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Melbourne, FL vs Marco Island, FL

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Are people in Marco Island older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Marco Island is 24.5 years older than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Marco Island or Melbourne?
- Marco Island housing costs are 161.8% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Marco Island or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Marco Island is 1.9 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 Marco Island?
Marco Island, Florida sits within Collier county featuring numerous attractions such as Tigertail Beach or Esplanade Shoppes on Marco combined with stores like South Seas Shopping Center and multiple dining spots including The Oyster Society.

 Melbourne, FLMarco Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,929329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock66.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 Marco Island    3 Reviews

We just purchased a home here from San Diego, Ca. Marco island is so refreshing! It is Clean, no trash, people care about their yards and community with impeccable  More

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Over 8 years ago

We moved here upon retirement and have been delighted with our new community. With canals crisscrossing the entire island, most homesites are on the water, and we enjoy  More

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I have been coming to Marco Island for the past couple of years to spend the 4th of July with my family in this beautiful city, but never again. From what we learned  More

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