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Cartersville, GA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Cartersville?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 6.2 years older than in Cartersville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Cartersville?
- Melbourne housing costs are 16.4% more expensive than Cartersville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Cartersville?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cartersville.

Things to do in Cartersville?
Cartersville, GA sits between Atlanta and Chattanooga at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Nicknamed The Lake City because of its proximity to Allatoona Lake, Cartersville boasts natural beauty as well as historical sites such as several Civil War-era fortifications.

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.

 Cartersville, GAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$62,510  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cartersville    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The one important thing i didn't know when moving to Cartersville 11 years ago is the coal plant on the west side of town. The town smells of sulfur and chemicals. Only  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My city is small, friendly and cheap. There is a lot to do here. There is the new Tellus museum, local art and cultural museums. You're not too far from Tennessee,  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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