Matthews, NC vs Washington, UT
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
Washington
70.3
#1120 nationally
Washington leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 26.9 min). Washington leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.1). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $94,655).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Washington, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 70.3 (#1120) |
| Population | 30,934 | 33,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $543,808 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $94,655 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 15.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| 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+52.3 |
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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C-
70.3 Score
Washington, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$543,808
Population
33,877
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
West
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