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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Johnston, IA

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Are people in Johnston older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Johnston is 8.0 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Johnston or Myrtle Beach?
- Johnston housing costs are 16.0% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Johnston or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Johnston is 3.9 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 Johnston?
Johnston is located in Polk County, Iowa, and is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area. With a population of 20,619, it is the third largest city in Iowa's Polk County. Johnston features many recreational amenities like parks and trails as well as numerous educational facilities such as the Johnston Public Library and Johnston High School.

 Myrtle Beach, SCJohnston, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,418329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 Johnston    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Over 16 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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