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Brunswick, GA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Brunswick?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 6.1 years older than in Brunswick.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Brunswick?
- Melbourne housing costs are 66.1% more expensive than Brunswick housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Brunswick?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 2.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Brunswick.

Things to do in Brunswick?
Brunswick is a city situated between Savannah and Jacksonville boasting leisurely activities such as golfing or fishing while providing access to Amelia Island known for its unspoiled beaches and breathtaking sceneries plus proximity to St. Simons Island which offers various sports courts and playgrounds great for families.

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.

 Brunswick, GAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$29,362  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$209,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brunswick    12 Reviews

Moved here six years ago… A great place to live… Excellent weather and always has a gentle seabreeze… A great place for retirees… And Brunswick has an excellent tax  More

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Over 8 years ago

Hello all I have been in Brunswick for the last 13 years. Many of the reviews that are here were accurate 8, 10, or 15 years ago (when they were written). Today, we  More

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I hope to be in that area by the  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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