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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Medford, OR

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Myrtle Beach?
- Medford housing costs are 25.7% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 0.3 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 Medford?
Medford, Oregon provides a perfect blend between modern life and stunning views of nearby Crater Lake National Park or Starvation Creek State Park.

 Myrtle Beach, SCMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%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 Medford    51 Reviews

Our family moved to Medford in early 2017 and we cannot wait to leave. Every summer since we arrived has been filled with oppressive and persistent smoke to the point  More

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My husband and I semi-retired here in 2014 after considering several around the same size in terms of population. We love the four seasons here as well as the gorgeous  More

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We have lived here for 12 years now and find it to be a great place to live. When I read a post that blames Trump for the homeless population and how, "things will be  More

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