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Melbourne, FL vs Highlands Ranch, CO

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- Highlands Ranch has 65.0% less rainy days than Melbourne.
- Highlands Ranch has 5.1% more Sunny Days than Melbourne.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Highlands Ranch scores 2.9% better than Melbourne
 Melbourne, FLHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock76106
 Sunny234  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low49  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56952443
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 Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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