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Ballston, NY vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Ballston?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 0.3 years older than in Ballston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Ballston?
- Melbourne housing costs are 16.1% less expensive than Ballston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Ballston?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 3.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ballston.

Things to do in Ballston?
Ballston, NY is a delightful town northeast of Albany home to plenty of remarkable places such as Saratoga Casino and Raceway exhibiting extraordinary views or The Hall of Springs providing fun rides and tour opportunities; folks can also join in the amazing Ballston Spa Farmers' Market showcasing culture with food and games each June.

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.

 Ballston, NYMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$96,045  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$415,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.56  Unlock26.38
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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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