| | Merritt Island, FL | Palm Coast, FL | United States |
| Overall | 95.6 | 98.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.3 | 100.7 | 100 |
| Health | 99.9 | 103.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 121.5 | 92.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $433,900 | $347,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,760.0% | 9,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 86.4 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.7 | 92.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Merritt Island 
5 Reviews
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
New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state More
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 Palm Coast 
34 Reviews
I actually debated writing a review, when places like Palm Coast are discovered it becomes over populated. That said, it’s selfish to keep it a secret, some people need More
Not really a review but a question. My husband and I will be moving to the Palm Coast area soon. Work from home and need to find a 2 bed house/townhouse to rent More
Palm Coast is in between Daytona and St Aug --- both of which are much better cities than Palm Coast. This town is your typical retail FL town, with a small stretch of More
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