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Houma, LA vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Houma?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 9.4 years older than in Houma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Houma?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 84.4% more expensive than Houma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Houma?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 5.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Houma.

Things to do in Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

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.

 Houma, LAMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$48,688  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  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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