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Swansea, MA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Swansea?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 2.8 years younger than in Swansea.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Swansea?
- Melbourne housing costs are 17.4% less expensive than Swansea housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Swansea?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 5.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Swansea.

Things to do in Swansea?
Swansea is a charming seaside community located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It offers residents plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities like apple picking at Buttonwood Farm or hiking at Bluff Point State Park where there are stunning views of Narragansett Bay from atop its bluffs. For those looking for something more low key there are numerous small businesses including antique shops art galleries cafes B&Bs and gift shops along Swansea's main road where you can find everything from ice cream to homemade pies!

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.

 Swansea, MAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$101,703  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$421,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.71  Unlock26.38
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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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