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Melbourne, FL vs College Park, MD

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Are people in College Park older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in College Park is 20.8 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in College Park or Melbourne?
- College Park housing costs are 19.2% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, College Park or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of College Park is 7.8 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 College Park?
College Park MD can be found close Washington D.C. famous primarily for its numerous historical landmarks such as the University Of Maryland’s campus or even National Museum Of Aviation perfect for a day trip to learn more about American history.

 Melbourne, FLCollege Park, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,961329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%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 College Park    1 Reviews

There are a lot of options for students who want to live near campus. Closer to campus is definitely the most expensive area, around 800-1200 per month. There are a lot  More

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