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Sumter, SC vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Sumter?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 10.1 years older than in Sumter.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Sumter?
- Melbourne housing costs are 114.9% more expensive than Sumter housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Sumter?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 2.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sumter.

Things to do in Sumter?
Sumter, South Carolina is situated in Sumter County providing tourists leisure areas such as Swan Lake Iris Gardens along with employment opportunities at Palmetto Health Tuomey plus entertainment opportunities at Smith-Collins Funeral Home Incorporated

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.

 Sumter, SCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$43,051  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  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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