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Melbourne, FL vs Selden, NY

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Selden or Melbourne?
- Selden housing costs are 34.3% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Selden or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Selden is 12.0 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 Selden?
Selden, NY is a hamlet in Suffolk County on Long Island's North Shore. The quaint town boasts many parks, beaches and marinas with access to boat launches perfect for fishing or crabbing trips!

 Melbourne, FLSelden, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,265329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.66  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 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 Selden    3 Reviews

MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO LEAVE THERE HOMES BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF BREAK-INS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY OR AT NIGHT PEOPLE'S HOMES  More

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Over 18 years ago

White Trash  More

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Over 20 years ago

Good place to live, but becoming more crowded. Good schools, shopping, cultural resources nearby, outdoor activities, etc. However the cost of living here is  More

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