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Houma, LA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Houma?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 6.1 years older than in Houma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Houma?
- Melbourne housing costs are 114.2% more expensive than Houma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Houma?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Houma.

Things to do in Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

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.

 Houma, LAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$48,688  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  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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