| | Myrtle Beach, SC | Kansas City, MO | United States |
| Overall | 90.4 | 88.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.1 | 96.8 | 100 |
| Health | 98.0 | 102.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.0 | 67.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $299,700 | $222,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,160.0% | 10,140.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 79.0 | 88.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 87.8 | 92.2 | 100 |
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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
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
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 Kansas City 
83 Reviews
I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a More
KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with More
I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is More
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