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Fort Myers, FL vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Fort Myers?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 5.4 years older than in Fort Myers.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Fort Myers?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 14.2% less expensive than Fort Myers housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Fort Myers?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fort Myers.

Things to do in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, Florida is located in the Southwest corner of the state and offers a wide variety of attractions ranging from historical sites like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to beautiful beaches such as Lovers Key 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.

 Fort Myers, FLMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$51,682  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$349,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  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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