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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Buffalo Grove?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 1.2 years older than in Buffalo Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Buffalo Grove?
- Melbourne housing costs are 4.0% more expensive than Buffalo Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Buffalo Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 8.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Buffalo Grove.

Things to do in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove, Illinois lies within Cook County giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Stevenson High School while also having shopping options at Arbor Town Square and numerous restaurants such as Tamarind By Maurya Indian Cuisine

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.

 Buffalo Grove, ILMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$121,212  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  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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