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Blacksburg, VA vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 23.8 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Blacksburg?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 17.2% less expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Blacksburg.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

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.

 Blacksburg, VAMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  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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