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Melbourne, FL vs Hilton Head Island, SC

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Are people in Hilton Head Island older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Hilton Head Island is 16.7 years older than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hilton Head Island or Melbourne?
- Hilton Head Island housing costs are 108.2% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hilton Head Island or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Hilton Head Island is 3.0 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 Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina lies within Beaufort County giving people a variety of outdoor activities around Sea Pines Forest Preserve or Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge combined with shops like The Village at Wexford Shopping Center and job prospects through Coastal Carolina Hospital

 Melbourne, FLHilton Head Island, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,068329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock59.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%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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Reviews for Hilton Head Island    21 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Unfortunately Beaufort county is full of transplanted northerners who do nothing but whine and cry about everything. They leave the north to come to the south and then  More

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We got a second home on Hilton Head Island 10 years ago to get away from the Canadian winter weather. It took about 3 days to realize this is where we want to be  More

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I have watched HHI change remarkably in the 40 years I have lived there. Development really started in 1979 and the early residents were explorers and drop outs who  More

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