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Fairfield, OH vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Fairfield?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 2.7 years older than in Fairfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Fairfield?
- Melbourne housing costs are 52.3% more expensive than Fairfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Fairfield?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 1.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fairfield.

Things to do in Fairfield?
Fairfield, Ohio lies within Butler county providing its visitors great culture attractions from Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum to Liberty Center Shopping Mall along with recreation sites like Fairfield Aquatic Center.

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.

 Fairfield, OHMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$63,418  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$228,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fairfield    1 Reviews

I have lived in Fairfield for over 20 years. They have a village green that has really given the city a lot. A new library, arts center and shops. I enjoy Fairfield.   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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