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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Helena is 5.8 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Myrtle Beach?
- Helena housing costs are 46.7% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 4.2 minutes shorter 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 Helena?
Helena MT rests near Lewis and Clark National Forest which makes it an ideal spot for outdoor activities ranging from hiking trails to skiing during winter months plus museums showcasing local history!

 Myrtle Beach, SCHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%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 Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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