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Carmel, NY vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Carmel?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 1.0 years older than in Carmel.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Carmel?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 42.4% less expensive than Carmel housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Carmel?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 21.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Carmel.

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.

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.

 Carmel, NYMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$112,708  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$520,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time38  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Carmel    2 Reviews

Over 16 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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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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