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Hilliard, OH vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Hilliard?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 13.8 years older than in Hilliard.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Hilliard?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 32.1% more expensive than Hilliard housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Hilliard?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 1.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hilliard.

Things to do in Hilliard?
Hilliard, Ohio is situated in Franklin county featuring numerous attractions such as Weaver Park Nature Reserve or Darby Creek Golf Course combined with stores like The Mall at Tuttle Crossing and local food spots such as Bob Evans

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

 Hilliard, OHMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$106,269  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$328,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hilliard    7 Reviews

I have been here now since 2005, and in that time i have seen the city change a lot, it used to be quiet here, homes were cheap, and income was good compared to cost of  More

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Over 11 years ago

The quality of life is dreary. Property tax is very high, cost of living in comparison to salary also high. Winter seems to last for a solid six months. The upside:  More

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Hilliard is a great place to live with its good schools and growing economy. However, allergy sufferers beware, the allergen are high. Tree, ragweed, you name it, but be  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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