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Farmington Hills, MI vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Farmington Hills?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 0.3 years older than in Farmington Hills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Farmington Hills?
- Melbourne housing costs are 2.1% more expensive than Farmington Hills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Farmington Hills?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 3.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Farmington Hills.

Things to do in Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills, Michigan offers a wide range of activities from visiting the Heritage Park or Observatory Hills Golf Course to shopping at Twelve Oaks Mall.

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.

 Farmington Hills, MIMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$93,434  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$341,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.08  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Farmington Hills    11 Reviews

Grew up in Commerce. Loved it! It was very quiet and peaceful and safe. Quiet and peaceful is not the case anymore but fortunately it's still a safe place to live. Why  More

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My wife and I have lived in Farmington Hills for the past 7 years. We moved here from Ohio and are originally from Texas. This area and especially our neighborhood is  More

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Over 17 years ago

The taxes here are so high, as soon as I retire, I'll have to sell and move to a different community to lower my tax liability. The city/county services do not  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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