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Melbourne, FL vs Bay St. Louis, MS

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Are people in Bay St. Louis older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Bay St. Louis is 5.9 years older than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay St. Louis or Melbourne?
- Bay St. Louis housing costs are 36.9% less expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay St. Louis or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Bay St. Louis is 2.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Melbourne.

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.

Things to do in Bay St. Louis?
Bay St. Louis, MS is an attractive small town south of Pearl River home to numerous wonderful sights including Depot District exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or War Memorial Park hosting fun activities like bike riding; they organize vibrant events like Cruisin' the Coast each October.

 Melbourne, FLBay St. Louis, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,568329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.66  Unlock26.38
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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