Matthews, NC vs San Jacinto, 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
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
San Jacinto leads in walk score (27 vs 16). Matthews leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 42.5 min). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $73,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 30,934 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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