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Pahrump, NV vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Pahrump?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 11.5 years younger than in Pahrump.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Pahrump?
- Melbourne housing costs are 5.6% more expensive than Pahrump housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Pahrump?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 5.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pahrump.

Things to do in Pahrump?
Pahrump, Nevada sits within Nye County featuring numerous attractions such as Spring Mountain State Park or Pahrump Valley Speedway combined with stores like Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino and multiple dining spots including Mamma Mia's Italian Restaurant.

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.

 Pahrump, NVMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$53,743  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$329,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.86  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pahrump    28 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

There is so much new blood here and it's young. With the opening of Arby's, Chipotle, and maybe Dutch Brothers it's starting to feel a lot bigger than it used to. There  More

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Over 3 years ago

We moved to Pahrump about 7 years ago after our home in Las Vegas sold to the first couple looking at it, and we couldn't find a home there that we liked in our price  More

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Someone needs to update this information. Things have changed. The Town of Pahrump is making changes. No one wants negative comments about where they live, and the fact  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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