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Paris, TX vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Paris?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 4.4 years older than in Paris.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Paris?
- Melbourne housing costs are 127.5% more expensive than Paris housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Paris?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 5.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Paris.

Things to do in Paris?
Paris, Texas is located in Lamar County near the Oklahoma border and has a population estimated at 26,000 residents over 7 square miles of land area. Notable attractions include Sulphur River Wildlife Refuge and Fielder House 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.

 Paris, TXMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$36,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$153,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.29  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Paris    13 Reviews

It's a city where the city administration [ City Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, DA of the County, & Police Dept] - protects the gangs/  More

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The cost of living runs close to 30% lower than the average for the US. The local parish, Our Lady of Victory, can accommodate another 100 - 200 families. The State of  More

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Over 14 years ago

Paris is a very small city, it is basically for retirees, not much to offer here. The cost of living is the BEST thing I can say about Paris and that the people are  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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