| | Melbourne, FL | Merritt Island, FL | United States |
| Overall | 95.6 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.1 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Health | 99.9 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 95.0 | 121.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $348,100 | $433,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,730.0% | 9,760.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.4 | 86.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.4 | 105.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Melbourne 
29 Reviews
Was looking for change from Orlando area- crime and hecticness- and went to an opposite extreme
Let me start by saying that I am moving soon. I am moving back to the More
Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't More
I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept. More
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Reviews for Merritt Island 
5 Reviews
It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are More
New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state More
Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired.
Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of More
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