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Kennesaw, GA vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Kennesaw?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 3.9 years older than in Kennesaw.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Kennesaw?
- Matthews housing costs are 20.9% more expensive than Kennesaw housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Kennesaw?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 3.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kennesaw.

Things to do in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw, GA is situated just northwest of Atlanta and offers easy access to big-city amenities while still providing plenty of small-town charm like festivals, parades and events throughout the year.

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.

 Kennesaw, GAMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$73,977  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$365,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kennesaw    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lived here for 15 years. Lived in Colorado and Missouri also and spent a lot of time in Southern California. I can tell you this place is terrible! Summers are long,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Warm autumn and always something to do no matter what  More

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Kennesaw - Here's a bit of our background to help in your assessment. We moved to GA from southern CA. I've lived in Kennesaw for 8yrs. We are a multicultural family  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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