Matthews, NC vs Milford, CT
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
Milford
63.7
#1748 nationally
Milford leads in walk score (34 vs 16). Milford leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 26.9 min). Milford leads in median household income ($104,441 vs $103,405).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Milford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 63.7 (#1748) |
| Population | 30,934 | 52,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $514,036 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $104,441 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
Data coverage note: Milford is missing data for 1 metric that Matthews has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.7 Score
Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
Northeast
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