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Watertown Town, MA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Watertown Town?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 3.4 years older than in Watertown Town.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Watertown Town?
- Melbourne housing costs are 47.1% less expensive than Watertown Town housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Watertown Town?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 5.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Watertown Town.

Things to do in Watertown Town?
Watertown Town, Massachusetts is found in Middlesex county offering its citizens great recreational activities such as Arsenal Fields plus stores like Watertown Square Shopping Center and dining spots near Boat House Bar & Grille.

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.

 Watertown Town, MAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$101,402  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$658,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Watertown Town    4 Reviews

I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier  More

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Over 16 years ago

Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and  More

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I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it.   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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