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Melbourne, FL vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 3.3 years older than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Melbourne?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 13.9% less expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 5.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Melbourne.

Things to do in Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

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.

 Melbourne, FLMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.66  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  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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