| | Rochester, MI | Melbourne, FL | United States |
| Overall | 104.9 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.0 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Health | 79.9 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 140.8 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $420,900 | $348,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,940.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 123.9 | 83.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 125.0 | 105.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Rochester 
2 Reviews
The winters are very cold and some snow days can be quite challenging. The summers are great with very little humidty and More
Back in the 1970's and early 1980's, Rochester was a nice quiet little town that people lived in to get away from the craziness of other areas in Oakland and Macomb More
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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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