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Madison, AL vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 6.9 years older than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Madison?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 15.8% less expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Madison.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

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.

 Madison, ALMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

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My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  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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