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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Prescott, AZ vs Melrose, MA

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Are people in Melrose older or younger than people in Prescott?
- The Median Age in Melrose is 18.4 years younger than in Prescott.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melrose or Prescott?
- Melrose housing costs are 37.0% more expensive than Prescott housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melrose or Prescott?
- The average commute for residents of Melrose is 14.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Prescott.

Things to do in Prescott?
Prescott, Arizona is situated in Yavapai County providing visitors access to leisure areas such as Watson Lake Park combined with local restaurants like Bill’s Pizza & Pub.

Things to do in Melrose?
Melrose, MA is an upscale residential community just outside of Boston. It's known for its excellent schools, hot real estate market, quaint downtown area that draws visitors from all over Massachusetts seeking unique goods and services from local retailers .

 Prescott, AZMelrose, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,567329,725,481
 Median Income$61,090  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$573,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.98  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Prescott    63 Reviews
M · Prescott, AZ
Dry climate dry unfriendly people...
Over 2 years ago

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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Inge · Prescott, AZ
Severe shortage of medical providers
Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Robert · Prescott, AZ
Prescott is great!
Over 4 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is  More

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Reviews for Melrose    1 Reviews
Roy · Framingham, MA
great community
Over 12 years ago

Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled  More

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