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Melbourne, FL vs Wake Forest, NC

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Are people in Wake Forest older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Wake Forest is 3.8 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wake Forest or Melbourne?
- Wake Forest housing costs are 38.9% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wake Forest or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Wake Forest is 7.4 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 Wake Forest?
Wake Forest, North Carolina is located in Wake County and provides a wide range of both recreational and nightlife options from the Heritage Golf Club to Main Street Social Bar & Grill.

 Melbourne, FLWake Forest, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,387329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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 Wake Forest    5 Reviews

Im a 22 year old male from Denver Colorado.im looking to relocate and transfer for work . Colorado has high taxes and high cost of living and also to much snow during  More

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Relocating from New York City three years ago took some adjustment and once settled in Wake Forest I was able to breath a little bit easier. The pace is something you  More

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The Triangle is a great place to work and live, more reasonable than the North but more expensive than most places in the South. We live in a beautiful  More

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