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Long Beach, NY vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Long Beach?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 0.6 years older than in Long Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Long Beach?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 55.5% less expensive than Long Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Long Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 24.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Long Beach.

Things to do in Long Beach?
Long Beach, NY is located along Long Island’s gorgeous coastline boasting miles of white-sand beaches with exciting activities like jet skiing and stand up paddle boarding plus nearby museums and historic sites.

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.

 Long Beach, NYMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$115,525  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$673,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time41.17  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Long Beach    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Long Beach is one of two cities located on Long Island, New York. It is on a barrier island on the south shore of Long Island.We enjoy this calm fun location while at  More

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I moved here from CA 6 years ago and love it here. It is a barrier island which is a part of Long Island off the Atlantic coast, so it is all beach coastline with a  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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