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West Palm Beach, FL vs Melbourne Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Melbourne Beach has been positive.
- Melbourne Beach has 0.5% more unemployment than West Palm Beach.
- Melbourne Beach job growth has increased by 12.0% in the past 10 years.
 West Palm Beach, FLMelbourne Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock8.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for West Palm Beach    51 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Palm Beach county is getting over crowded at least from point of view. High property taxes and home owners insurance (due to hurricanes) traffic is getting worse.   More

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Over 10 years ago

I couldn't think of a better place to live. There are so many things to do around town. Traffic in not bad, for the most part. There's a good mix of cultural diversity.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Why is Cultural diversity considered a pro for West Palm  More

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Reviews for Melbourne Beach    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Lifestyle in Melbourne, Florida is relaxed and friendly. If you are looking for beautiful beaches, golfing and a slower pace Melbourne may be right for you.  More

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