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Mission, TX vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Mission?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 12.7 years older than in Mission.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Mission?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 63.5% more expensive than Mission housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Mission?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 4.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mission.

Things to do in Mission?
Mission, Texas markets itself as “the place where tradition meets innovation” providing easy access to numerous parks like Bentsen State Park or culture centers such as the McAllen Creative Incubator.

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.

 Mission, TXMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$53,067  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mission    1 Reviews

Mission, Texas is home to the National Butterfly Center, quite possibly the best location in the United States for photographing wild and free-flying butterflies.   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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