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Morgantown, WV vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Morgantown?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 15.1 years older than in Morgantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Morgantown?
- Matthews housing costs are 71.3% more expensive than Morgantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Morgantown?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 12.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Morgantown.

Things to do in Morgantown?
Morgantown, WV has been named one of best places to live by Money Magazine due to its low cost of living paired with an eclectic culture offering lots of events such as free summer concerts at University Town Center Park or even Italian Festival celebrations every August!

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.

 Morgantown, WVMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$36,991  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$257,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.17  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Morgantown    16 Reviews

Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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Over 13 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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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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