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Palm Coast, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Palm Coast?
- Melbourne housing costs are 0.2% more expensive than Palm Coast housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Palm Coast?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Palm Coast.

Things to do in Palm Coast?
Palm Coast, Florida is a coastal town near Jacksonville located on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Here you'll find miles upon miles of pristine beaches with amazing views along with plenty of restaurants serving up local cuisine.

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.

 Palm Coast, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$61,847  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$347,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Palm Coast    34 Reviews

I actually debated writing a review, when places like Palm Coast are discovered it becomes over populated. That said, it’s selfish to keep it a secret, some people need  More

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Over 6 years ago

Not really a review but a question. My husband and I will be moving to the Palm Coast area soon. Work from home and need to find a 2 bed house/townhouse to rent  More

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Over 7 years ago

Palm Coast is in between Daytona and St Aug --- both of which are much better cities than Palm Coast. This town is your typical retail FL town, with a small stretch of  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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