Matthews, NC vs Olive Branch, MS
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
Olive Branch
74.3
#610 nationally
Olive Branch leads in cost of living index (101 vs 116). Matthews leads in walk score (16 vs 14). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $93,762).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Olive Branch, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 74.3 (#610) |
| Population | 30,934 | 47,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $336,094 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $93,762 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+24.1 |
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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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74.3 Score
Olive Branch, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,094
Population
47,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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