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Manassas, VA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Manassas?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 7.4 years older than in Manassas.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Manassas?
- Melbourne housing costs are 29.2% less expensive than Manassas housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Manassas?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 12.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Manassas.

Things to do in Manassas?
Manassas, Virginia is situated in Prince William county providing visitors leisure areas such as The Splash Down WaterPark while also having restaurants like Sugo Trattoria & Pizzeria plus entertainment opportunities at Splash Down Manassas.

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.

 Manassas, VAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$101,934  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$491,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Manassas    19 Reviews

Hi all: Looking for some insider info. I am from Boston. My husband was transferred down to Herndon, VA, and my son is going to George Mason University, so we are  More

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Over 10 years ago

Affordable living 40 minutes outside of  More

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I live in a subdivision outside the City of Manassas (the Sudley Subdivision) a couple of miles from the Manassas Battlefield National Park. I love the history of the  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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