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Florence, SC vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Florence?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 0.3 years older than in Florence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Florence?
- Matthews housing costs are 123.6% more expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 8.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, South Carolina is situated in Florence county giving tourists leisure areas such as the Florence Museum or Swamp Fox Players Theater combined with employment opportunities at McLeod Regional Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Palmetto Preformance Factory

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.

 Florence, SCMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$52,425  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  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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