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Auburn, WA vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 10.1 years older than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Auburn?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 47.3% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 15.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Auburn.

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn, Washington is situated between Seattle's metropolis area and the Cascade Mountains providing stunning views of Mt Rainier.

Things to do in Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach, SC is located along South Carolina’s Grand Strand boasting pristine beaches and some of the best golfing in the nation while still providing easy access to local amenities.

 Auburn, WAMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$79,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$568,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Auburn    9 Reviews

We lived in a big house on the West Hill of Auburn and then moved to a small rambler amid the big houses on the East Hill of Auburn. So we've lived within the city of  More

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Hello, I have lived in Auburn WA for about 8 years or so, Auburn is a great place to live, full of awesome people and awesome everyday life if you enjoy a 9-5 job and  More

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Over 11 years ago

Auburn is a very ugly, and dirty city, rain and clouds 9 months of the year. Has become really ghetto and would not recommend anyone coming here. Houses are expensive  More

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Reviews for Myrtle Beach    56 Reviews

Coming from Massachusetts and New York state, I loved the weather, beach and change of lifestyle. Being an outgoing friendly person I met some nice people here along  More

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We were looking for a new city, and Myrtle Beach had had enough press that we were curious to check it out. A 30something and 40something couple, both of us have  More

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If I could give 4.5 instead of 5 I would because Id like to see the traffic flow better with more red lights and see more money put in to landscaping the roadways and  More

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