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Melbourne, FL vs Lake Wylie, SC

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Are people in Lake Wylie older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Lake Wylie is 0.9 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Wylie or Melbourne?
- Lake Wylie housing costs are 15.7% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Wylie or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Wylie is 10.2 minutes longer 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 Lake Wylie?
Lake Wylie, SC is a charming lakefront community located south of Charlotte featuring activities on land like fishing trips or golf games at one of its several golf courses but also provides plenty options for enjoying lake life from boat tours discovering coves to floating bars providing delicious dishes accompanied by live music performances during certain days throughout the week.

 Melbourne, FLLake Wylie, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,560329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Lake Wylie    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

A relaxed & easy-going area. New Lowes and Wal-Mart might be the start of changing  More

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