| | Athens, AL | Matthews, NC | United States |
| Overall | 89.4 | 102.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.7 | 100.5 | 100 |
| Health | 124.0 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 68.0 | 125.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $250,800 | $441,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,560.0% | 9,890.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 75.4 | 101.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 84.4 | 110.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Athens 
3 Reviews
Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the More
Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent More
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Reviews for Matthews 2 Reviews
Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes More
Is there segragation in More
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