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Delaware, OH vs Melbourne, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Melbourne or is it cheaper to live in Delaware?
- Melbourne is 14.6% less expensive than Delaware.

Which city has more affordable housing, Melbourne or Delaware?
- Melbourne housing costs are 7.3% less expensive than Delaware housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Delaware or is Health Care more affordable in Melbourne.
- Health related expenses are 9.1% more in Melbourne.
 Delaware, OHMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock95.6100
 Food & Groceries100.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.9100
 Housing102.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$348,100$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock83.4100
 Miscellaneous115.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Delaware    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The crime in Delaware is mix. Delaware like the rest of the country has an Heroin Epidemic. sadly there is an obituary in the town paper of someone who overdosed.   More

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Over 14 years ago

Delaware Ohio is a really great small town where old cars can cruise Sandusky St during the annual car show while families stroll along the street eating ice cream. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Delaware county is very diversified - city and country. Huge shopping mall and small antique shops. Extremes on both ends of almost everythig and everything in 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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