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Acworth, GA vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Acworth?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 3.4 years older than in Acworth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Acworth?
- Matthews housing costs are 13.6% more expensive than Acworth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Acworth?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Acworth.

Things to do in Acworth?
Acworth is situated along Lake Acworth in Cobb County Georgia just 30 miles north of Atlanta making it ideal for those looking for easy access to one of the South's busiest cities without dealing with all of its traffic and noise. Its scenic lake setting provides several outdoor recreation opportunities such as swimming fishing boating waterskiing wakeboarding sailing kayaking hiking biking etc making it perfect for active individuals who love nature!

Things to do in Matthews?
Matthews NC can be found just south Charlotte known primarily for its notable downtown area boasting several art galleries and boutiques alongside restaurants offering a range international cuisine perfect for date night.

 Acworth, GAMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$72,788  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$389,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Acworth    14 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

So you want to know about Acworth, do ya? Well, imagine a tired industrial town with concrete plants, old run-down strip malls, the busiest rail road (so you're  More

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What else can I say? It's better than Cherokee County, they're run over with Meth and Heroin. Acworth has a crack and weed problem. Pick your poison.  More

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Acworth is north of Atlanta. The population is just over 20K and the cost of living is very low compared to almost anywhere in the region. If you love a sunny, warm  More

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Reviews for Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

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

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Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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