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Estero, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Estero?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 23.0 years younger than in Estero.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Estero?
- Melbourne housing costs are 31.7% less expensive than Estero housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Estero?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Estero.

Things to do in Estero?
Estero FL rests at the base of Fort Myers offering plenty of outdoor fun from scuba diving around Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail to deep-sea fishing charters plus various wildlife preserves nearby like Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.

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.

 Estero, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$94,095  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$509,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Estero    2 Reviews

Estero, FL is wonderful in every way. It is an upscale village sitting between SW Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, FL, and the posh city of Naples, FL.  More

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Over 19 years ago

A slice of paradise exists here in southwest Florida! Winters are warm with average highs in the 70s along with abundant sunshine. Morning lows average in the 50s.   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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