Matthews, NC vs Newport Beach, 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
Newport Beach
63.7
#1749 nationally
Newport Beach leads in walk score (49 vs 16). Newport Beach leads in median household income ($149,471 vs $103,405). Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Newport Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 63.7 (#1749) |
| Population | 30,934 | 82,637 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $3,724,083 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $149,471 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 6.9 |
| 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 | D+2.6 |
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
Newport Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,724,083
Population
82,637
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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