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Mount Pleasant, SC vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Mount Pleasant?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 0.6 years older than in Mount Pleasant.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Mount Pleasant?
- Melbourne housing costs are 48.7% less expensive than Mount Pleasant housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Mount Pleasant?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 0.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mount Pleasant.

Things to do in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is a charming city located just outside of Charleston. Here you'll find plenty of outdoor activities such as Middleton Place historic plantation grounds or guided tours along Shem Creek.

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.

 Mount Pleasant, SCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$106,216  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$678,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mount Pleasant    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Mount Pleasant and the surrounding Charleston area has changed drastically over the years. Entirely too many people have moved here and cost of living is skyrocketing.  More

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I fell in Love with Charleston and its neighboring town over 30 years ago. The people were the nicest and most hospitable people I had ever met. Downtown Charleston  More

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Over 9 years ago

Charleston is an amazing place! I grew up there. Mt. Pleasant will be your most pretentious people. The majority of people that live there now are no originally from  More

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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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