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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Fairburn, GA

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Are people in Fairburn older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Fairburn is 15.8 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairburn or Myrtle Beach?
- Fairburn housing costs are 9.4% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairburn or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Fairburn is 11.3 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 Fairburn?
Fairburn is a city located in Fulton County with an estimated population of 14,764 according to the 2019 census. The city has plenty of amenities such as schools, parks and libraries that can be used for leisure or educational purposes plus many local businesses providing residents with jobs.

 Myrtle Beach, SCFairburn, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,215329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%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 Fairburn    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I'm new here, last place lived much drier, very HOT summer. Hope the winter is not as cold as the summer  More

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Over 18 years ago

I built a home in a new 300 acre subdivision located on five lakes. The subdivision has side walks and walking trails. My home is lovely and affordable.   More

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