Matthews, NC vs Wildomar, 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
Wildomar
63.3
#1787 nationally
Wildomar leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.1). Matthews leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 39.2 min). Matthews leads in cost of living index (116 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Wildomar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 63.3 (#1787) |
| Population | 30,934 | 37,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $657,714 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $89,912 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 140 |
| 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
63.3 Score
Wildomar, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$657,714
Population
37,087
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Pacific
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