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Fitchburg, MA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Fitchburg?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 5.3 years older than in Fitchburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Fitchburg?
- Melbourne housing costs are 2.0% more expensive than Fitchburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Fitchburg?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 5.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fitchburg.

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, Massachusetts sits within Worcester county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Lawrence Swamp Wildlife Management Area to swimming at Merriam-Gillette Pool plus local food spots like La Casita Taqueria & Pupusas Restaurant.

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.

 Fitchburg, MAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$60,466  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$341,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  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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