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Hackensack, NJ vs Fort Myers, FL

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Are people in Fort Myers older or younger than people in Hackensack?
- The Median Age in Fort Myers is 0.6 years older than in Hackensack.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Myers or Hackensack?
- Fort Myers housing costs are 6.9% less expensive than Hackensack housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Myers or Hackensack?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Myers is 6.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hackensack.

Things to do in Hackensack?
Hackensack, New Jersey is a city located in Bergen County. The city offers numerous parks and recreational opportunities including Hackensack Riverfront Park and Fields Pond Nature Preserve.

Things to do in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, Florida is located in the Southwest corner of the state and offers a wide variety of attractions ranging from historical sites like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to beautiful beaches such as Lovers Key State Park.

 Hackensack, NJFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,694329,725,481
 Median Income$73,716  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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