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South Lyon, MI vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in South Lyon?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 1.4 years younger than in South Lyon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or South Lyon?
- Melbourne housing costs are 13.1% less expensive than South Lyon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or South Lyon?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 9.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of South Lyon.

Things to do in South Lyon?
South Lyon, MI is an inviting town southwest of Detroit offering numerous delightful attractions such as Kensington Metropark displaying its distinctive environment or Mill Race Historical Village perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Summerfest with music and art each July.

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.

 South Lyon, MIMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$79,345  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$400,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.94  Unlock26.38
Reviews for South Lyon    4 Reviews

Michigan is a beautiful state with great parks and fantastic lakes. Surrounded on three sides by water and with consistent precipitation year-round, there is potential  More

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Over 15 years ago

This fall has been beautiful with lots of sun, Fall in SE Michigan is beautiful in general, it is one of the things I love the most about living here. Winter isn't so  More

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We are looking to move because although you get 4 seasons here, the winter is too long and weather tends to be extreme. I took a college class which confimed that the  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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