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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 9.6 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Myrtle Beach?
- Binghamton housing costs are 57.3% less expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 0.5 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 Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

 Myrtle Beach, SCBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%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 Binghamton    29 Reviews

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Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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