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Long Beach, NY vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Long Beach?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 2.7 years younger than in Long Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Long Beach?
- Melbourne housing costs are 48.3% less expensive than Long Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Long Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 19.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Long Beach.

Things to do in Long Beach?
Long Beach, NY is located along Long Island’s gorgeous coastline boasting miles of white-sand beaches with exciting activities like jet skiing and stand up paddle boarding plus nearby museums and historic sites.

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.

 Long Beach, NYMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$115,525  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$673,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time41.17  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Long Beach    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Long Beach is one of two cities located on Long Island, New York. It is on a barrier island on the south shore of Long Island.We enjoy this calm fun location while at  More

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I moved here from CA 6 years ago and love it here. It is a barrier island which is a part of Long Island off the Atlantic coast, so it is all beach coastline with a  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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