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Bakersfield, CA vs Melbourne, FL

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- There are 208 physicians per 100,000 people in Melbourne.
- There are 112 physicians per 100,000 people in Bakersfield.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Bakersfield, CAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock70.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)42  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9686.9
 Physicians per Cap.112  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock94100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Bakersfield    75 Reviews

I am a millennial, born and raised here. As someone who wrestled with staying for years, there are a lot of valid reasons to not come to Bakersfield. Air quality, summer  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived here all of my life. 40+ years. It used to be fun and kinda safe but now it is so scary to go outside. We are literally a homeless dumping ground and there  More

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I moved here from Seattle 25 years ago, when it had a population of 200,000, and practically the only place to get coffee was a place called “Duke’s Ranch”. Why did I  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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