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Dalton, GA vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Dalton?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 13.3 years older than in Dalton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Dalton?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 53.5% more expensive than Dalton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Dalton?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 2.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Dalton.

Things to do in Dalton?
Dalton, GA is a small city in Whitfield County near Chattanooga known as the Carpet Capital of the World with several carpet mills and showrooms that offer guided tours.

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.

 Dalton, GAMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$49,656  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$195,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Dalton    10 Reviews

I reside on the outskirts of dalton near chatsworth ,ga or murray county! I have lived here for 26 years and absolutely love our small mountain town with the blueridge  More

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DON'T move here. Seriously,I was staying here with family for a short time and boy did I hate it there's no jobs,unless you wanna work at Wal-Mart or you're used to not  More

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I came to Dalton in 1998, I have work in just about any area of the industry. Yes! there is lots of work in the carpet industry, but only very few get to have the best  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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