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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Laramie, WY

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Are people in Laramie older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Laramie is 18.9 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laramie or Myrtle Beach?
- Laramie housing costs are 12.0% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laramie or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Laramie is 4.5 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 Laramie?
Laramie WY can be found near the iconic Medicine Bow National Forest millions year old rock formations alongside hot springs, flowing creeks, and tranquil lakes all paired with easy access to modern amenities like local bars & live music venues.

 Myrtle Beach, SCLaramie, WYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,501329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%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 Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  More

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