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New Bern, NC vs Melbourne, FL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or New Bern?
- Melbourne housing costs are 45.3% more expensive than New Bern housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or New Bern?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 2.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of New Bern.

Things to do in New Bern?
New Bern, NC can be found along North Carolina's coastal plain along the Neuse River Basin with a population just over 30 thousand residents enjoying historical attractions like Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens or kid friendly spots such as The Municiple Pool & Water Works Complex ideal for any family fun day out!

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.

 New Bern, NCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$45,829  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$239,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.38  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  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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