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Lake Forest, CA vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Lake Forest?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 0.6 years younger than in Lake Forest.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Lake Forest?
- Matthews housing costs are 52.9% less expensive than Lake Forest housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Lake Forest?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 2.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lake Forest.

Things to do in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest, California markets itself as the ultimate Southern California lifestyle with numerous parks, shopping centers, and miles of trails giving visitors plenty of options for an active lifestyle.

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.

 Lake Forest, CAMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$117,374  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$937,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake Forest    16 Reviews

I've lived in Lake Forest for over a decade, before that elsewhere in OC and also up in LA. Lake Forest isn't perfect but it's really improved over the past decade,  More

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As a retired senior who has lived in Lake Forest (formerly El Toro) since 1977 I think LF is a great place if you can afford it. When we moved here in June '77 homes  More

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I’ve lived here for 2 years. Ok, it’s more like a 4 but there are so many idiots downplaying what it’s like here and giving Lake Forest ones and twos. There are a lot of  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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