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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Matthews, NC vs Franklin, TN

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Franklin or Matthews?
- Franklin housing costs are 77.5% more expensive than Matthews housing costs.

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

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.

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.

 Matthews, NCFranklin, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,531329,725,481
 Median Income$96,195  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$441,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.17  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Matthews    2 Reviews
Marc · Matthews, NC
See Charlotte
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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denise · Ogden, UT
Moving Soon
Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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Jose · Wesley Chapel, FL
Won’t miss the heat in FL, like change of seasons
Over 4 years ago

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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Kathryn · Franklin, TN
Franklin is a Great Place to Live.
Over 4 years ago

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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Theresa · Franklin, TN
The Good and the Not-So-Good
Over 8 years ago

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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