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Merritt Island, FL vs Ogden, UT

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Are people in Ogden older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Ogden is 17.2 years younger than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ogden or Merritt Island?
- Ogden housing costs are 22.9% less expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ogden or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Ogden is 3.8 minutes shorter 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 Ogden?
Ogden, Utah is located 40 miles north of Salt Lake City along Interstate 84 offering access to some incredible hiking trails in Wasatch-Cache National Forest along with various ski areas like Snowbasin Resort.

 Merritt Island, FLOgden, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,110329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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