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Quincy, IL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Quincy?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 2.4 years older than in Quincy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Quincy?
- Melbourne housing costs are 141.2% more expensive than Quincy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Quincy?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 7.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Quincy.

Things to do in Quincy?
Quincy, Illinois is situated in Adams County featuring numerous attractions such John Wood Mansion or Westview Golf Course combined with stores like Quincy mall or Target plus nearby food spots including Miko Poke.

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.

 Quincy, ILMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$50,857  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$144,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.52  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Quincy    21 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have live in quincy il since 2003 till now and it really is a nice place to raise your family no matter where you go, you going to have crime. but other than that it's  More

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I lived in Quincy for 15 years. I owned a house and participated in the local economy. My kids went to school there. The kids have fond memories of Quincy. I do not.  More

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Over 12 years ago

I haven't always lived in Quincy. I'm originally from the St. Louis area, but have moved around many times, and have also done a lot of traveling. My husband & I  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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