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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 3.3 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Myrtle Beach?
- Melbourne housing costs are 16.1% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 5.2 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Myrtle Beach, SCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%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 Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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