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New Braunfels, TX vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in New Braunfels?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 7.3 years older than in New Braunfels.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or New Braunfels?
- Melbourne housing costs are 7.9% less expensive than New Braunfels housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or New Braunfels?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Braunfels.

Things to do in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

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 Braunfels, TXMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$76,890  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$377,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  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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