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Lake Zurich, IL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Lake Zurich?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 1.6 years older than in Lake Zurich.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Lake Zurich?
- Melbourne housing costs are 9.1% less expensive than Lake Zurich housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Lake Zurich?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 10.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake Zurich.

Things to do in Lake Zurich?
Lake Zurich, IL is a vibrant village northwest of Chicago full of wonderful places to explore such as Old Mill Creek presenting tranquil grounds and gardens or Paulus Park providing fun rides and tour opportunities; visitors can also join in the amazing Wauconda Fest showcasing traditional foods and plenty entertainment every July.

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.

 Lake Zurich, ILMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$118,139  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$382,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake Zurich    6 Reviews

The suburb provides convenient access to the Chicago Metro features, as well as the comfort of a small bedroom  More

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LZ downtown revitalization is at a standstill...with townhomes built and not selling..plus our gateway building may never be built due to disagreements on funding by the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lake Zurich is in the midst of a retro revitalization. They have moved the major highway out from downtown and are building condos, shops and apartments. This by  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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