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Matthews, NC vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Matthews?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 4.8 years younger than in Matthews.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Matthews?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 71.1% less expensive than Matthews housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Matthews?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 10.1 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 Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 Matthews, NCWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$96,195  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$441,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%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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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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