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Aiken, SC vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Aiken?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 3.5 years older than in Aiken.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Aiken?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 102.1% more expensive than Aiken housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Aiken?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 1.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Aiken.

Things to do in Aiken?
Aiken SC seats southwest North Augusta well-known among tourists thanks to its variety of activities like horse riding, golfing at Woodside Plantation Country Club or exploring nearby Hitchcock Woods giving vacationers a chance relax in the nature’s beauty!

Things to do in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island FL found Central Florida barrier close proximity tourist Disney World resorts eclectic mix wildlife landscapes everglade marshes

 Aiken, SCMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$58,125  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$214,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.93  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

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

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Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 17 years ago

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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