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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Matthews, NC vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Matthews?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 1.5 years older than in Matthews.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Matthews?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 36.4% less expensive than Matthews housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Matthews?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 4.1 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 Winter Haven?
Winter Haven, Florida lies within Polk county offering tourists plenty of entertainment opportunities around Legoland Florida Resort along with local stores like The Lakeside Village Shopping Center.

 Matthews, NCWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$96,195  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$441,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%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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Lulu · Winter Haven, FL
Do your research!
Over 2 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Cathy · Winter Haven, FL
Winter Haven FL is definitely not a safe place to
Over 4 years ago

Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Cheryll · Orting, WA
Not a bad place to live
Over 8 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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