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Cranston, RI vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Cranston?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 0.5 years younger than in Cranston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Cranston?
- Matthews housing costs are 17.0% more expensive than Cranston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Cranston?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 5.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cranston.

Things to do in Cranston?
Cranston, Rhode Island stands out due to its natural beauty and historical sites ranging from Pawtuxet Village Historic District or Jenks Park for any outdoor enthusiast.

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.

 Cranston, RIMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$77,145  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$377,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cranston    6 Reviews

Cranston is a fine place to live with a great range of home prices and rents. Good schools, culture, recreation, and located close enough and far away enough from  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Rhode Island my whole life and i have something to say its one of the safest and relaxing place to live. we have one of the best education system in New  More

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Over 18 years ago

Public Transportation is scary here. The state is built for people that only own cars. There are so many places that don't have a bus line to get to. Limiting people  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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