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Melbourne, FL vs Jesup, GA

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Are people in Jesup older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Jesup is 1.9 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jesup or Melbourne?
- Jesup housing costs are 55.6% less expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jesup or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Jesup is 4.5 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 Jesup?
Jesup GA is important parts hub along route 84 plus Bald Hill highway northbound towards South Carolina state line including some famous attractions such as Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offering over 700 species birds across 530 square miles open daily April-October!

 Melbourne, FLJesup, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,902329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Jesup    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Jesup for several years but have lived near Wayne County for almost 30 years. Jesup isn't the place for families, there is no economic development,  More

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Over 15 years ago

My review of Wayne County since I have lived here my whole life is that as a community we have the lowest job unemployment rate and spending costs are not what they  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather in Jesup, GA can be unpredictable. Known for it's long droughts, this spring and summer saw record rainfalls. In fact, in the city recently, they received 6  More

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