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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Fayetteville, GA

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 2.8 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Myrtle Beach?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 29.1% 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 17.6 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, Georgia sits within Fayette county featuring numerous attractions such as Starr’s Mill or Southern Crescent Technical College combined with stores like South Fayette Pavilion and multiple dining spots including Ristorante Giovanni.

 Myrtle Beach, SCFayetteville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,633329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%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    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this city for 9 years with my children and experienced the worst in my lifetime. Police are not supportive. Pedestrians get hit or run over. Gardens get  More

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Over 14 years ago

Moved here with my 3 sons and husband in spring of 2009 and am really impressed with the elementary and middle school here. (Spring Hill Elem. and Bennetts Mill Middle)  More

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Over 14 years ago

Wanting to know what is the average rental rates in Fayette County.  More

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