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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Fayetteville, AR

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 17.3 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Myrtle Beach?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 10.8% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 3.0 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 Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

 Myrtle Beach, SCFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%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 Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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