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Palm Coast, FL vs Carmel, NY

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Are people in Carmel older or younger than people in Palm Coast?
- The Median Age in Carmel is 5.0 years younger than in Palm Coast.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carmel or Palm Coast?
- Carmel housing costs are 49.8% more expensive than Palm Coast housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carmel or Palm Coast?
- The average commute for residents of Carmel is 12.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Palm Coast.

Things to do in Palm Coast?
Palm Coast, Florida is a coastal town near Jacksonville located on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Here you'll find miles upon miles of pristine beaches with amazing views along with plenty of restaurants serving up local cuisine.

Things to do in Carmel?
Carmel, NY is situated on the east shore of Putnam County and is known for its rolling hills and beautiful views of Lake Mahopac. The area provides many recreational opportunities including golfing, fishing and hiking.

 Palm Coast, FLCarmel, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,710329,725,481
 Median Income$61,847  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$347,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.7  Unlock26.38
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

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Over 7 years ago

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

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Over 8 years ago

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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Reviews for Carmel    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I left Carmel for good in 1988 and never looked back. That being said, I thought my childhood in Carmel was about as idyllic as one could hope for. Large yards in a  More

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Lived here(Carmel) eight years and love it but with the corrupt running the show this town,county,state(take your pick!)is bleeding us dry..They think an 27% property  More

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