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Goose Creek, SC vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Goose Creek?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 18.2 years older than in Goose Creek.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Goose Creek?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 51.8% more expensive than Goose Creek housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Goose Creek?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 0.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Goose Creek.

Things to do in Goose Creek?
Goose Creek, South Carolina is located in Berkeley county giving citizens access to leisure sites such as Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex or shopping options at Magnolia Mall.

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

 Goose Creek, SCMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$78,756  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$285,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.59  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Goose Creek    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I was told not to bring furs, real heavy coats, and I didn't. Those things are not needed by me here. I have never seen snow here. They said it was flurrying one day,  More

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We have lived here for 10 months now and are enjoying it very much. The cost of living is low, the people are friendly, there is a real sense of community and self pride  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have lived here for just a few months. This is a small town outside of Charleston. It is close to downtown and historic Summerville. The cost of living is low and  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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