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Bloomington, IL vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 14.7 years older than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Bloomington?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 108.0% more expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 8.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bloomington.

Things to do in Bloomington?
Bloomington Illinois provides an array of options for any kind of traveler including Miller Park Zoo or entertainment at Bloomington Center for Performing Arts .

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

 Bloomington, ILMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$69,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bloomington    18 Reviews

If you're not from here it might be hard to figure out that Bloomington and Normal are actually one city mushed together, so make sure you look up info on Normal, IL  More

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Over 11 years ago

Bloomington-Normal as a city is full of resturants and movie theaters. The downtown bar scene is dominated by ISU, IWU, and HCC students. The colleges can have some fun  More

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Bloomington-Normal as a city is full of resturants and movie theaters. The downtown bar scene is dominated by ISU, IWU, and HCC students. The colleges can have some fun  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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