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Franklin, TN vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Franklin?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 2.3 years older than in Franklin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Franklin?
- Matthews housing costs are 43.7% less expensive than Franklin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Franklin?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 4.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Franklin.

Things to do in Franklin?
Franklin, Tennessee is home to many local attractions including Carnton Plantation and Carter House Historic Site giving visitors an insight into the city’s history as well as modern venues such as CoolSprings Galleria Mall offering plenty alternatives for any shopper.

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.

 Franklin, TNMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$102,721  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$784,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Franklin    27 Reviews

After visiting here for a week in the summer, I fell in love with the city! Lots of my friends in Florida already moved here from New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel. I  More

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I've lived in Tennessee all my life. I have lived in west,east and middle Tennessee. By far this is the best place I have lived. We have been in Franklin for 8 years. It  More

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I love that this is a greatly diverse community with a large African American and Hispanic community around West Main St./Nachez (I'm addicted to Pueblo Real Mexican  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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