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Laconia, NH vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Laconia?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 0.7 years younger than in Laconia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Laconia?
- Melbourne housing costs are 0.9% less expensive than Laconia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Laconia?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 1.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Laconia.

Things to do in Laconia?
This charming town located in Belknap County in central New Hampshire has something for everyone from the large selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in its downtown area to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails and lakefront beaches at Lake Winnipesaukee.

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.

 Laconia, NHMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$63,711  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Laconia    2 Reviews

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  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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