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Chicago, IL vs Merritt Island, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 9.2% shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
- 0.4% fewer residents of Merritt Island work from home compared to residents of Chicago.
 Chicago, ILMerritt Island, FLUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Chicago, ILMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)47.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit23.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk5.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chicago, ILMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock8.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%2.9%
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  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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