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Merritt Island, FL vs Issaquah, WA

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Are people in Issaquah older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Issaquah is 13.3 years younger than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Issaquah or Merritt Island?
- Issaquah housing costs are 143.7% more expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Issaquah or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Issaquah is 4.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Merritt Island.

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

Things to do in Issaquah?
Issaquah, Washington is found in King county offering its citizens access to parks including Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park while also having shopping options at Gilman Village plus multiple dining spots including Thai Orchid restaurant

 Merritt Island, FLIssaquah, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,057329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.06  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Issaquah    11 Reviews

Great place if you enjoy living in a city of cloned homes, cars, and humans with no souls. You know the ones. Why show off your new Mercedes, Land Rover or Porsche when  More

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I lived in Issaquah for close to 30 years. I have seen a lot of changes in the city - some good and some not so good. I was very sad to leave and even sorrier to have  More

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Over 6 years ago

Issaquah WAS a 5-star place to live, play, work, own a home, and raise a family. That was up until the late '70s and early 80s. Issaquah was a country utopia for over a  More

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