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Melbourne, FL vs Fairfield, OH

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Highlights
Are people in Fairfield older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Fairfield is 2.7 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairfield or Melbourne?
- Fairfield housing costs are 34.3% less expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairfield or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Fairfield is 1.2 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 Fairfield?
Fairfield, Ohio lies within Butler county providing its visitors great culture attractions from Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum to Liberty Center Shopping Mall along with recreation sites like Fairfield Aquatic Center.

 Melbourne, FLFairfield, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,550329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.66  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 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 Fairfield    1 Reviews

I have lived in Fairfield for over 20 years. They have a village green that has really given the city a lot. A new library, arts center and shops. I enjoy Fairfield.   More

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