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Florence, SC vs Melbourne, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Florence?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 3.2 years older than in Florence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Florence?
- Melbourne housing costs are 76.2% more expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 2.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, South Carolina is situated in Florence county giving tourists leisure areas such as the Florence Museum or Swamp Fox Players Theater combined with employment opportunities at McLeod Regional Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Palmetto Preformance Factory

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.

 Florence, SCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$52,425  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  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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