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Fayetteville, AR vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 11.1 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Fayetteville?
- Matthews housing costs are 33.0% more expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

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

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

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.

 Fayetteville, ARMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  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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