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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Bay City, MI

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Are people in Bay City older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Bay City is 6.7 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay City or Myrtle Beach?
- Bay City housing costs are 69.1% less expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay City or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Bay City is 3.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Myrtle Beach.

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.

Things to do in Bay City?
Bay City MI rests near Saginaw Valley known mostly for its historic riverfront district packed with shops & restaurants alongside several Victorian style houses giving visitors an authentic glimpse into Michigan’s past.

 Myrtle Beach, SCBay City, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,824329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.47  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Bay City    7 Reviews

Bay City offers low prices for homes due to lower population (Current lower demand). Years ago, the population was more than 3x as big due to big lumber industry, etc.  More

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But everything else is going to  More

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There are many pros to Bay City, it is incredibly cheap to live in and most everything is very affordable. The problem is that the economy is terrible and there aren't  More

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