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Melbourne, FL vs Groton, CT

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Are people in Groton older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Groton is 8.2 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Groton or Melbourne?
- Groton housing costs are 0.9% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Groton or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Groton is 2.8 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 Groton?
Groton, Connecticut sits within New London county featuring numerous attractions such as the U.S. Naval Submarine Base or Bluff Point State Park combined with stores like The Pavilions at Baltic Place shopping center and multiple dining spots including Golden Caesar Chinese Restuarant

 Melbourne, FLGroton, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,686329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%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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