Matthews, NC vs Morgan Hill, CA
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
Morgan Hill
62.1
#1875 nationally
Morgan Hill leads in walk score (37 vs 16). Matthews leads in cost of living index (116 vs 200). Morgan Hill leads in median household income ($152,199 vs $103,405).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Morgan Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 62.1 (#1875) |
| Population | 30,934 | 44,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $1,332,347 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $152,199 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 200 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+40.0 |
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-
62.1 Score
Morgan Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,332,347
Population
44,478
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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