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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Longview, TX

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Longview or Myrtle Beach?
- Longview housing costs are 33.7% less expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Longview or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Longview is 2.1 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 Longview?
Longview, Texas offers plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking on Lake O' The Pines or exploring one of its many nature trails.

 Myrtle Beach, SCLongview, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,967329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%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 Longview    9 Reviews

I was born and raised here. I don't recommend it. I love religious people but the religious culture here is so suffocating. I felt like I couldn't breath or be  More

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The schools are substandard. Bullying is part of the culture, not only in the schools, but in the work places. The good jobs are 'hidden' - you have to know someone to  More

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Over 15 years ago

Longview, Texas is a growing Northeast Texas town of about 80,000. Lots of families raise their children  More

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