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Melbourne, FL vs Trenton, NJ

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Are people in Trenton older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Trenton is 6.3 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Trenton or Melbourne?
- Trenton housing costs are 27.5% less expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Trenton or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Trenton is 3.1 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 Trenton?
Trenton, New Jersey is a culturally-diverse city full of art galleries and museums such as the New Jersey State Museum or unique eateries like the classic Trenton Social.

 Melbourne, FLTrenton, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,097329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.5%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 Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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