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Annapolis, MD vs Melbourne, FL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Annapolis?
- Melbourne housing costs are 37.0% less expensive than Annapolis housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Annapolis?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 4.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Annapolis.

Things to do in Annapolis?
Annapolis, Maryland is situated in Anne Arundel County giving visitors leisure areas such as Quiet Waters Park while also having restaurants like The Boatyard Bar & Grill plus entertainment opportunities at Annapolis Towne Centre.

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.

 Annapolis, MDMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$92,026  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$552,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Annapolis    31 Reviews

Annapolis has extremely charming areas (mostly old Annapolis neighborhood's)-- Those very old area near the water have Amazing charm. You can start with downtown West  More

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Well, I really would give living in Annapolis 3.5 stars. I moved here by myself several years ago. One of the highs of this place is that there are a lot of terrific  More

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When we were trying to decide where in the USA to relocate to, Annapolis had enough interest that it made our list. Ultimately, we found a different city that offered  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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