| | Tempe, AZ | Melbourne, FL | United States |
| Overall | 113.0 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.1 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Health | 92.5 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 138.0 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $426,900 | $348,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,120.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 108.1 | 83.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.7 | 105.4 | 100 |
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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards More
Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January More
I love the sun, but this area is 110+ from May through November! Each year the hot weather gets hotter and the season gets longer. And it doesn't matter that there is More
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Reviews for Melbourne 
29 Reviews
Was looking for change from Orlando area- crime and hecticness- and went to an opposite extreme
Let me start by saying that I am moving soon. I am moving back to the More
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
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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