| | Sanford, FL | Melbourne, FL | United States |
| Overall | 105.7 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.0 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Health | 104.2 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 86.8 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $328,300 | $348,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,920.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 110.2 | 83.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.7 | 105.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Sanford 
8 Reviews
we are looking for a place that except a dog she 11 years old fixed, we are on social se curity we get about 1600 a month I am 59 and my husband is 52 years of age More
A little southern town with some bad areas and not too much variety in culture besides white and black. Not too close to orlando, lots of outdoor activities, and overall More
You need to check exactly where in 32773 a house is located as the properties on the edge of the zip or more like 32746 Lake Mary. All services and shopping tends to be More
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Reviews for Melbourne 
29 Reviews
Was looking for change from Orlando area- crime and hecticness- and went to an opposite extreme
Let me start by saying that I am moving soon. I am moving back to the More
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
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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