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Dana Point, CA vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Dana Point?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 2.8 years younger than in Dana Point.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Dana Point?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 78.0% less expensive than Dana Point housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Dana Point?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 12.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Dana Point.

Things to do in Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

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.

 Dana Point, CAMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$111,132  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,359,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  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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