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Lawrenceville, GA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Lawrenceville?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 9.4 years older than in Lawrenceville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Lawrenceville?
- Melbourne housing costs are 4.6% less expensive than Lawrenceville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Lawrenceville?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 10.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lawrenceville.

Things to do in Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville is found within Gwinnett County offering convenient access both into downtown Atlanta or up North towards North Carolina depending on what mood you’re feeling —alongside numerous other options ranging from outdoor excursions like Autrey Mill Nature Preserve or bike paths/lakes nearby ideal for weekend getaways!

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.

 Lawrenceville, GAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$51,242  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$364,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lawrenceville    11 Reviews

I am a doctor by profession and use to live diffrent places in diffrent states, but I liked the Chandler Pond neighborhood in Lawrenceville, GA is best place to live.  More

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Over 14 years ago

I owned 2 homes in Lawrenceville and was a long time resident. Lawrenceville experienced great growth and was the commuters dream in the 1980's. It was one white  More

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Over 14 years ago

cheaper cost for both live and  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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