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Cookeville, TN vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Cookeville?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 9.5 years older than in Cookeville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Cookeville?
- Matthews housing costs are 53.8% more expensive than Cookeville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Cookeville?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 8.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cookeville.

Things to do in Cookeville?
Cookeville, TN is nestled in the Upper Cumberland Plateau providing numerous outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails as well as several cultural attractions like art galleries, music venues and museums.

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.

 Cookeville, TNMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$43,611  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$287,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  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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