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New Bern, NC vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in New Bern?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 1.0 years younger than in New Bern.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or New Bern?
- Matthews housing costs are 84.5% more expensive than New Bern housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or New Bern?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 8.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of New Bern.

Things to do in New Bern?
New Bern, NC can be found along North Carolina's coastal plain along the Neuse River Basin with a population just over 30 thousand residents enjoying historical attractions like Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens or kid friendly spots such as The Municiple Pool & Water Works Complex ideal for any family fun day out!

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.

 New Bern, NCMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$45,829  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$239,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.38  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  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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