Chula Vista, CA 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.
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Chula Vista leads in walk score (46 vs 16). Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 10.3). Matthews leads in cost of living index (116 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA | Matthews, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1878) | 68.7 (#1294) |
| Population | 274,333 | 30,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $847,037 | $514,763 |
| Median Household Income | $101,984 | $103,405 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.9 |
D-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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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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