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Glen Ellyn, IL vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Glen Ellyn?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 4.6 years older than in Glen Ellyn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Glen Ellyn?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 35.9% less expensive than Glen Ellyn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Glen Ellyn?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 14.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Glen Ellyn.

Things to do in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn is a village located in DuPage County Illinois about 25 miles west of Chicago. The village has seen an increased influx of younger families due to its highly ranked public school system and proximity to jobs and recreational options including Gifford Park which has been recently renovated with new paths benches and playgrounds.

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.

 Glen Ellyn, ILMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$124,754  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Glen Ellyn    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

My husband and I moved to Glen Ellyn from Chicago in 1993 when our first child was born. One thing you should know about GE is that it is spread out and there is an "in  More

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My husband and I are life long residents of the Chicago area and have lived in Glen Ellyn since 1998. It is a comfortable, walkable, old fashion neighborhood where you  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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