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Puyallup, WA vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 12.8 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Puyallup?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 13.1% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

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

Things to do in Puyallup?
Puyallup, Washington is located in Pierce County offering its citizens outdoor activities around White River Valley Museum plus multiple restaurants like Nana's Kitchen & Tea Parlor.

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

 Puyallup, WAMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.69  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Puyallup    10 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved here from FL a year and a half ago and I love Puyallup. The only other review was from someone who clearly wishes they were still in Colorado. It also seems they  More

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I just moved here from Colorado due to my job and it's definitely not what I had hoped for. It doesn't seem like a completely horrible place to live like Tacoma or other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in the south Puget Sound area all my life and wouldn't live any where else. I've been to other states but this is it! Love being so close to the mountains, ocean  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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