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Melbourne, FL vs Fairview Park, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Fairview Park or is it cheaper to live in Melbourne?
- Fairview Park is 13.2% less expensive than Melbourne.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fairview Park or Melbourne?
- Fairview Park housing costs are 17.2% less expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Melbourne or is Health Care more affordable in Fairview Park.
- Health related expenses are 17.1% less in Fairview Park.
 Melbourne, FLFairview Park, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.0100
 Food & Groceries100.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.8100
 Housing95.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$236,600$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.9100
 Miscellaneous105.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 Fairview Park    4 Reviews

I love living here. The seasons are great, as are the sports teams, affordability, commute, and plethora of activies  More

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Over 19 years ago

Very inexpensive to live here in Fairview. Close to the airport and shopping, esp Great Northern Mall. Crocker Park is only 15 min away as  More

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I grew up in Fairview Park, moved away, then returned as as adult with children of my own. I found the quality of education to be quite good. I have a daughter with  More

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