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Garden City, SC vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Garden City?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 18.1 years younger than in Garden City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Garden City?
- Melbourne housing costs are 111.7% more expensive than Garden City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Garden City?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 0.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Garden City.

Things to do in Garden City?
Garden City, SC is an attractive town southeast of Myrtle Beach full of incredible sites such as Garden City Beach & Fishing Pier Displaying its distinct landscape or Dreamweaver Farms great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Lowcountry Oyster Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every January.

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.

 Garden City, SCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$46,791  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$164,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.36  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Garden City    1 Reviews

My husband and our 2 little ones packed up and moved from Myrtle Beach to Solon, Ohio in 2013 for a job offer but after 3 very lonely years we are coming home. Life  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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