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2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Bay Shore, NY vs Melissa, TX

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Are people in Melissa older or younger than people in Bay Shore?
- The Median Age in Melissa is 0.9 years older than in Bay Shore.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melissa or Bay Shore?
- Melissa housing costs are 0.8% less expensive than Bay Shore housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melissa or Bay Shore?
- The average commute for residents of Melissa is 3.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bay Shore.

Things to do in Bay Shore?
Bay Shore NY lies southwest Babylon renowned mainly for its wealth of cultural attractions ranging from art galleries to wineries giving vacationers a chance explore area's culture while still having easy access stunning beaches along Long Island’s coast!

Things to do in Melissa?
Melissa, TX is located in Collin county boasting a population close to 5,000 people. This small city offers visitors plenty of parks & trails to explore like Harry Myers Dog Park ideal for canine companions while also taking advantage of nearby shopping plazas full of stores and eateries for all to enjoy!

 Bay Shore, NYMelissa, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,671329,725,481
 Median Income$97,783  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$446,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.83  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Bay Shore    6 Reviews
Bradley · Bay Shore, NY
Long Island is expensive
Over 12 years ago

Long Island is very expensive. Bay Shore is definitely one of the cheaper parts of the island, but it's still  More

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Michael · Bay Shore, NY
Property Taxes Too High
Over 14 years ago

Great community but saddled with taxes that are detracting from the quality of life here on Long  More

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Pat · Bay Shore, NY
Bay Shore - Long Island NY
Over 18 years ago

I find the quality of life here in Bay Shore becoming more and more difficult. Due to the lack of convenient public transportation our population is forced to clog the  More

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Reviews for Melissa    3 Reviews
Dennis · Melissa, TX
Growing Bedroom Community
Over 5 years ago

I have lived here since 2008. It is a growing bedroom community. The city has a low crime rate and pretty good schools. The primary entertainment is High School sporting  More

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Alex · Melissa, TX
Don't Live in Berry Farms!
Over 10 years ago

We moved here 2 years ago and have suffered nothing but hell. If you are not a plain, vanilla, ignorant, intolerant person, do not move here!  More

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Ron · Melissa, TX
great climate
Over 18 years ago

warm to hot summer. enough cold in winter to make you appreciate  More

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