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Matthews, NC vs Parkland, FL

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Are people in Parkland older or younger than people in Matthews?
- The Median Age in Parkland is 0.1 years younger than in Matthews.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkland or Matthews?
- Parkland housing costs are 129.6% more expensive than Matthews housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkland or Matthews?
- The average commute for residents of Parkland is 0.5 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 Parkland?
Parkland FL sits at the edge of Everglades National Park well known for numerous active recreational activities including hiking trails, fishing spots plus boat tours available during warmer months!

 Matthews, NCParkland, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,772329,725,481
 Median Income$96,195  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$441,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%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

Is there segragation in  More

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Reviews for Parkland    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am only 18 years old, but I have lived here for 10 years, more than half of my life. I attended Riverglades Elementary, Westglades middle, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas  More

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Over 11 years ago

Let's face it, South Florida has really gone downhill fast in the past 5-7 years. Maybe it was the economy crashing, maybe it was the influx of crazies and weirdos to  More

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Our family is from Chicago and we have been living here a year now. Our family settled in NE Parkland, which is considered the "older" section of town. I like it here!   More

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