Butte-Silver Bow, MT vs Matthews, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Butte-Silver Bow leads in walk score (79 vs 16). Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 13.7). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $56,297).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Butte-Silver Bow, MT | Matthews, NC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,360 | 30,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $514,763 |
| Median Household Income | $56,297 | $103,405 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Butte-Silver Bow, MT
Small Montana city with local appeal
Population
36,360
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
79
Median Income
$56,297
West
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D+
68.7 Score
Matthews, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$514,763
Population
30,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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