| Melbourne, FL | San Mateo, CA | United States |
Overall | 95.6 | 250.0 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 100.1 | 116.7 | 100 |
Health | 99.9 | 117.4 | 100 |
Housing | 95.0 | 537.6 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $348,100 | $1,378,900 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,730.0% | 9,190.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 83.4 | 143.4 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 105.4 | 161.7 | 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 San Mateo 12 Reviews
I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample More
I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in More
San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to More
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