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Matthews, NC vs New Braunfels, TX

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Are people in New Braunfels older or younger than people in Matthews?
- The Median Age in New Braunfels is 4.4 years younger than in Matthews.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Braunfels or Matthews?
- New Braunfels housing costs are 14.5% less expensive than Matthews housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Braunfels or Matthews?
- The average commute for residents of New Braunfels is 3.9 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 New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

 Matthews, NCNew Braunfels, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,549329,725,481
 Median Income$96,195  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$441,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.17  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 17 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 20 years ago

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Reviews for New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  More

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