Matthews, NC vs Queen Creek, AZ
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
Queen Creek
69
#1266 nationally
Queen Creek leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.1). Queen Creek leads in median household income ($127,182 vs $103,405). Matthews leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Queen Creek, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 69 (#1266) |
| Population | 30,934 | 76,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $630,977 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $127,182 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.5 |
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+
69 Score
Queen Creek, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$630,977
Population
76,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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