Matthews, NC vs Round Lake Beach, IL
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
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Round Lake Beach leads in walk score (45 vs 16). Round Lake Beach leads in crime level (2.3 vs 5.1). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $83,293).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 30,934 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+20.8 |
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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B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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