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Fayetteville, AR vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 17.3 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Fayetteville?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 9.8% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

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.

 Fayetteville, ARMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  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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