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Kennesaw, GA vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Kennesaw?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 14.5 years older than in Kennesaw.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Kennesaw?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 18.7% more expensive than Kennesaw housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Kennesaw?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 7.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kennesaw.

Things to do in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw, GA is situated just northwest of Atlanta and offers easy access to big-city amenities while still providing plenty of small-town charm like festivals, parades and events throughout the year.

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

 Kennesaw, GAMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$73,977  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$365,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kennesaw    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lived here for 15 years. Lived in Colorado and Missouri also and spent a lot of time in Southern California. I can tell you this place is terrible! Summers are long,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Warm autumn and always something to do no matter what  More

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Kennesaw - Here's a bit of our background to help in your assessment. We moved to GA from southern CA. I've lived in Kennesaw for 8yrs. We are a multicultural family  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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