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Taylor, TX vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Taylor?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 1.7 years older than in Taylor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Taylor?
- Melbourne housing costs are 18.6% more expensive than Taylor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Taylor?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 6.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Taylor.

Things to do in Taylor?
Taylor is an incorporated city located in Williamson County, Texas offering plenty of attractions such as attending concerts at the historic Taylor Theatre or visiting its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic in the sunshine. Additionally there are lots of eateries and stores providing delicious cuisine and unique items ideal for any budget situated throughout town plus nearby Lake Granger provides stunning views!

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.

 Taylor, TXMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$60,629  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$293,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Taylor    8 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Recently moved to Dallas and am missing the small town feel of Taylor. There's been a ton of growth in the past few years. Lots of new houses being built and jobs coming  More

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Over 10 years ago

Hopeful  More

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Over 12 years ago

crosby is the best place i lived in a ong time to bad im not there any more the people in crosby are so nice there isnt a place i would go besides crosby and if any of  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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