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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Juneau, AK

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Are people in Juneau older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Juneau is 7.1 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Juneau or Myrtle Beach?
- Juneau housing costs are 52.4% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Juneau or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Juneau is 0.9 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 Juneau?
Juneau AK lies southeast Anchorage home to several outdoor sites perfect for those who want a bit of adventure from whale watching trips to glacier trekking all surrounded by breathtaking glaciers, mountains and fjords.

 Myrtle Beach, SCJuneau, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,240329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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 Juneau    18 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Juneau's strong points are its unique geography and scenery, outdoor recreation options, availability of fresh seafood, and its thriving arts & culture  More

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Over 11 years ago

Juneau AK has over 50 trails in and around our community. They can be short as a jaunt from the road to the water to go shell collecting or much longer. Such as a hike  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you want wilderness, mountains, ocean, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow, rain, and cold, this is the place to  More

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