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Acworth, GA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Acworth?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 6.3 years older than in Acworth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Acworth?
- Melbourne housing costs are 10.5% less expensive than Acworth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Acworth?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 10.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Acworth.

Things to do in Acworth?
Acworth is situated along Lake Acworth in Cobb County Georgia just 30 miles north of Atlanta making it ideal for those looking for easy access to one of the South's busiest cities without dealing with all of its traffic and noise. Its scenic lake setting provides several outdoor recreation opportunities such as swimming fishing boating waterskiing wakeboarding sailing kayaking hiking biking etc making it perfect for active individuals who love nature!

Things to do in Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Acworth, GAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$72,788  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$389,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Acworth    14 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

So you want to know about Acworth, do ya? Well, imagine a tired industrial town with concrete plants, old run-down strip malls, the busiest rail road (so you're  More

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What else can I say? It's better than Cherokee County, they're run over with Meth and Heroin. Acworth has a crack and weed problem. Pick your poison.  More

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Acworth is north of Atlanta. The population is just over 20K and the cost of living is very low compared to almost anywhere in the region. If you love a sunny, warm  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

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

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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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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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