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Augusta, ME vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Augusta?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 2.6 years younger than in Augusta.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Augusta?
- Melbourne housing costs are 47.3% more expensive than Augusta housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Augusta?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 4.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Augusta.

Things to do in Augusta?
Augusta, ME is a lovely city northwest of Portland filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Capitol Park showcasing its distinctive landscape or Viles Arboretum great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Common Ground Country Fair offering lots of entertainment every September.

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.

 Augusta, MEMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$40,438  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$236,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Augusta    8 Reviews

We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around  More

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I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta  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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