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Melbourne, FL vs Elk City, OK

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Are people in Elk City older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Elk City is 7.7 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elk City or Melbourne?
- Elk City housing costs are 58.0% less expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elk City or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Elk City is 6.1 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 Elk City?
Elk City, OK is located in Beckham County on Interstate 40 near Sayre. With a population of more than 12,000 people it's one of Oklahoma's largest cities and has many recreational activities available like fishing at nearby Foss Lake or visiting Wildhorse State Park for hiking or camping adventures.

 Melbourne, FLElk City, OKUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,743329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%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 Elk City    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Elk City has very friendly people! The climate is very good. Not exceptionally cold in the winter. Very little snow. Summers can be hot but not a lot of days of  More

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