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East Meadow, NY vs Hilo, HI

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Are people in Hilo older or younger than people in East Meadow?
- The Median Age in Hilo is 2.4 years younger than in East Meadow.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hilo or East Meadow?
- Hilo housing costs are 26.4% less expensive than East Meadow housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hilo or East Meadow?
- The average commute for residents of Hilo is 13.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of East Meadow.

Things to do in East Meadow?
East Meadow, New York lies within Nassau County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Eisenhower Park to Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater combined with stores like Old Navy and local food spots like Olive Tree Cafe & Bakery

Things to do in Hilo?
Hilo, Hawaii makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as swimming at Richardson Ocean Park or exploring Lyman Museum & Mission House while also offering stunning views of Mauna Loa Volcano.

 East Meadow, NYHilo, HIUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,559329,725,481
 Median Income$126,079  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$629,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.18  Unlock26.38
Reviews for East Meadow    4 Reviews

Ok too much to take in... But I've been doing so much research lately and so far Mooresville seems like a good place to live ... I'll be looking soon and coming from  More

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Over 12 years ago

Nassau County is a beautiful place to live if you can afford it. Most of the schools are adequate. The county is becoming more multicultural, but, jobs are very hard to  More

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Over 17 years ago

The cost of living is ridiculously  More

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Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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