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Fort Myers, FL vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Fort Myers?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 0.8 years younger than in Fort Myers.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Fort Myers?
- Matthews housing costs are 26.4% more expensive than Fort Myers housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Fort Myers?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 3.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Myers.

Things to do in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, Florida is located in the Southwest corner of the state and offers a wide variety of attractions ranging from historical sites like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to beautiful beaches such as Lovers Key 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.

 Fort Myers, FLMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$51,682  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$349,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  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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