2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Portland, ME vs Melbourne Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Melbourne Beach has been positive.
- Melbourne Beach has 0.7% more unemployment than Portland.
- Melbourne Beach job growth has increased by 12.0% in the past 10 years.
 Portland, MEMelbourne Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock8.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Portland    35 Reviews

Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased.  More

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Reggie · 
Over 7 years ago

I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he  More

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Reviews for Melbourne Beach    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Lifestyle in Melbourne, Florida is relaxed and friendly. If you are looking for beautiful beaches, golfing and a slower pace Melbourne may be right for you.  More

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