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Laconia, NH vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Laconia?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 2.6 years older than in Laconia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Laconia?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 14.6% less expensive than Laconia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Laconia?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Laconia.

Things to do in Laconia?
This charming town located in Belknap County in central New Hampshire has something for everyone from the large selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in its downtown area to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails and lakefront beaches at Lake Winnipesaukee.

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.

 Laconia, NHMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$63,711  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Laconia    2 Reviews

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  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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