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Fort Smith, AR vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Fort Smith?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 2.5 years older than in Fort Smith.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Fort Smith?
- Matthews housing costs are 185.0% more expensive than Fort Smith housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Fort Smith?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 11.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Smith.

Things to do in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith, Arkansas is located along the Arkansas River Valley offering plenty of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting and golfing. The city is also known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage with multiple museums and restaurants to discover.

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 Smith, ARMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$48,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  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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