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Saratoga Springs, NY vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Saratoga Springs?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 0.3 years older than in Saratoga Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Saratoga Springs?
- Melbourne housing costs are 27.2% less expensive than Saratoga Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Saratoga Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 1.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Saratoga Springs.

Things to do in Saratoga Springs?
Saratoga Springs, NY is a popular destination for tourists year round due to its picturesque beauty and vibrant downtown area filled with shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and art galleries. The city is home to Saratoga Race Course which hosts horse races during the summer months and features live music events throughout the year.

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.

 Saratoga Springs, NYMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$90,020  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$478,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Saratoga Springs    22 Reviews

I grew up in Saratoga and moved out in my late 20’s. I only live about 20 minutes from there now, so I go there sometimes. Downtown Saratoga is very nice. Broadway, the  More

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Over 6 years ago

I came from buffalo New York home of the chicken wings and forgot my phone in the uber the people at the concert were very nice they let me and my friend and I leave and  More

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Saratoga springs is one of the safest cities to live in. You don't really have to worry about getting shot, mugged, assaulted (Those things do happen, but no where near  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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