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Alexandria, MN vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Alexandria?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 4.9 years older than in Alexandria.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Alexandria?
- Melbourne housing costs are 47.7% more expensive than Alexandria housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Alexandria?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 9.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Alexandria.

Things to do in Alexandria?
Alexandria, MN is an attractive small city northwest of Minneapolis full of amazing spots such as Carlos Creek Winery exhibiting many vineyard tours or Viking Speedway exhibiting thrilling races; locals also gather yearly at Vikingland Cup Soccer Tournament for lots of soccer practices and fun activities.

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.

 Alexandria, MNMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$54,193  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$235,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.71  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alexandria    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

If you like the lakes area you would love alexandria because the lakes are so  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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