| | Jensen Beach, FL | Merritt Island, FL | United States |
| Overall | 106.0 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.6 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Health | 103.6 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 109.8 | 121.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $369,600 | $433,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,640.0% | 9,760.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 90.8 | 86.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.5 | 105.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Jensen Beach 
6 Reviews
Jensen Beach was once known as the "Pineapple Capital of the World" and still holds an annual pineapple festival. Jensen Beach also attracts several species of More
Most of the people appear to be on the red neck side. Very little is friendly about this area. I'm from the Midwest and this southern town that boast southern More
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Reviews for Merritt Island 5 Reviews
It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are More
New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state More
Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired.
Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of More
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