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Prescott Valley, AZ vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Prescott Valley?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 4.7 years younger than in Prescott Valley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Prescott Valley?
- Melbourne housing costs are 22.1% less expensive than Prescott Valley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Prescott Valley?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 1.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Prescott Valley.

Things to do in Prescott Valley?
Prescott Valley, Arizona is a truly unique destination due to its proximity to Prescott National Forest and the Bradshaw Mountains providing opportunities for outdoor activities like camping at Watson Lake or fishing along Willow Creek.

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.

 Prescott Valley, AZMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$60,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$447,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Prescott Valley    34 Reviews

My neighbor set his home on fire. No insurance. The city did nothing. Its been 15 months,. The wrecked house is a eyesore. Dont get into a HOA. They are  More

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We moved here about 3 1/2 years ago. Prescott Valley is growing out of control, the town rubber stamps anything a builder wants. Traffic is getting worse, new residents  More

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Over 5 years ago

Before moving to Prescott Valley I lived in Phoenix 30 years and watched Prescott Valley go from basically a few little mom and pop stores on the main road to Prescott  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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