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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 11.0 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Myrtle Beach?
- Jackson housing costs are 48.2% less expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 2.7 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 Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Myrtle Beach, SCJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%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 Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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