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Olney, MD vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Olney?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 0.0 years older than in Olney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Olney?
- Melbourne housing costs are 39.7% less expensive than Olney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Olney?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 12.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Olney.

Things to do in Olney?
Olney MD is a picturesque suburb just outside Washington DC offering quaint neighborhoods alongside world-class shopping outlets. With plenty of parks to explore plus easy access to major highways leading out of Baltimore or into Washington DC

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.

 Olney, MDMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$161,065  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$577,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olney    5 Reviews

Been here since 2015. Peaceful and lots of green space for natural beauty. Convenient to given the shopping village with all that is needed. I must express  More

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In 1957 my parents almost bought a house with a stable for two horses. When the deal went south, I came close to divorcing my parents! Forty years later, my wife and I  More

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Over 13 years ago

Olney Theater is very good for small  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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