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Melbourne, FL vs Burlington, VT

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Are people in Burlington older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Burlington is 15.2 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Burlington or Melbourne?
- Burlington housing costs are 37.6% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Burlington or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Burlington is 3.2 minutes shorter 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 Burlington?
Burlington, Vermont is situated in Chittenden County featuring numerous attractions from Ethan Allen Homestead Museum to Church Street Marketplace as well as a variety of restaurants like Trattoria Delia.

 Melbourne, FLBurlington, VTUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,703329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock27.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%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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Reviews for Burlington    32 Reviews

The good: beautiful, safe, walkable downtown, outdoors nearby. The bad: the woke nonsense is overwhelming, winters are long and brutal, dating scene is beyond  More

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Having lived in the Burlington VT area for more than a decade, I wish I would have done my research before relocating. Yes, VT has some great draws- but the cons far out  More

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Over 8 years ago

If your a hippie you'll love Burlington! The grass is green all year round.  More

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