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Hattiesburg, MS vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Hattiesburg?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 12.8 years older than in Hattiesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Hattiesburg?
- Melbourne housing costs are 89.4% more expensive than Hattiesburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Hattiesburg?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 4.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hattiesburg.

Things to do in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg, MS is popularly referred to as The Hub City due to its location near several major highways which make it an ideal spot for transport and travel. Residents can visit various cultural destinations including the Hattiesburg Zoo or attend annual events such as an outdoor movie festival or art in motion photography exhibition.

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.

 Hattiesburg, MSMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$38,293  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  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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