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Melbourne, FL vs Gulf Shores, AL

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Highlights
- There are 173 physicians per 100,000 people in Gulf Shores.
- There are 208 physicians per 100,000 people in Melbourne.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Melbourne, FLGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.258.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock91.586.9
 Physicians per Cap.208  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock99100
   (100 = best)
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 Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 14 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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