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Seaside, CA vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Seaside?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 16.2 years older than in Seaside.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Seaside?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 40.2% less expensive than Seaside housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Seaside?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 3.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Seaside.

Things to do in Seaside?
Seaside CA is located on California’s northern coast near Monterey Bay offering stunning views of nature combined with family friendly attractions from art galleries to pier strolling.

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

 Seaside, CAMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$74,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$725,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.32  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Seaside    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Seaside for the past 20 years and I love it. I’m a fourth generation Monterey Bay family. Seaside hands down has the best views in the Monterey Bay. It’s a  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing in Seaside is more affordable than it was, mainly due to the bursting of the housing bubble. There are still problems, though, mainly because of the huge number  More

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Over 19 years ago

unless you went to grad school, or are already rich, don't expect to be able to get a nice house here. You'll be house-poor(not able to afford anything outside of your  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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