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Lake Wylie, SC vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Lake Wylie?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 2.0 years younger than in Lake Wylie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Lake Wylie?
- Matthews housing costs are 9.7% more expensive than Lake Wylie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Lake Wylie?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 3.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake Wylie.

Things to do in Lake Wylie?
Lake Wylie, SC is a charming lakefront community located south of Charlotte featuring activities on land like fishing trips or golf games at one of its several golf courses but also provides plenty options for enjoying lake life from boat tours discovering coves to floating bars providing delicious dishes accompanied by live music performances during certain days throughout the week.

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 Wylie, SCMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$107,534  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$402,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.84  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake Wylie    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

A relaxed & easy-going area. New Lowes and Wal-Mart might be the start of changing  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

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