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Foley, AL vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Foley?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 7.2 years younger than in Foley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Foley?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 8.5% more expensive than Foley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Foley?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 4.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Foley.

Things to do in Foley?
Foley, AL is a delightful town south of Mobile home to plenty of remarkable places such as Weeks Bay Reserve presenting its unique atmosphere or Magnolia Springs State Park great for recreational activities; folks can also join in the amazing Foley Railroad Days showcasing culture with food and games each April.

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.

 Foley, ALMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$53,817  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Foley    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second  More

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My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible  More

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Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well  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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