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Matthews, NC vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Matthews?
- The Median Age in Madison is 0.7 years younger than in Matthews.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Matthews?
- Madison housing costs are 19.4% less expensive than Matthews housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Matthews?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 8.7 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 Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Matthews, NCMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$96,195  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$441,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.17  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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