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South St. Paul, MN vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in South St. Paul?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 6.1 years older than in South St. Paul.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or South St. Paul?
- Melbourne housing costs are 29.6% more expensive than South St. Paul housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or South St. Paul?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 1.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of South St. Paul.

Things to do in South St. Paul?
South St. Paul, MN is an attractive town east of Saint Paul home to numerous wonderful sights including Kaposia Landing Park displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or Dodge Nature Center ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Music Jam 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 St. Paul, MNMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$71,308  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$268,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for South St. Paul    1 Reviews

SMALL TOWN LIFE I was born in Miller Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota on Feb. 12th 1947. We were called the "BABY BOOMERS" as were growing up in the 1950's. My  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 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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