Matthews, NC vs Pflugerville, TX
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
Pflugerville
74.4
#600 nationally
Pflugerville leads in walk score (23 vs 16). Pflugerville leads in median household income ($111,151 vs $103,405). Pflugerville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Pflugerville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 74.4 (#600) |
| Population | 30,934 | 65,301 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $373,188 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $111,151 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.3 |
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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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74.4 Score
Pflugerville, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$373,188
Population
65,301
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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