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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Palm Coast, FL

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Are people in Palm Coast older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Palm Coast is 4.0 years older than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palm Coast or Myrtle Beach?
- Palm Coast housing costs are 15.9% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palm Coast or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Palm Coast is 9.2 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 Palm Coast?
Palm Coast, Florida is a coastal town near Jacksonville located on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Here you'll find miles upon miles of pristine beaches with amazing views along with plenty of restaurants serving up local cuisine.

 Myrtle Beach, SCPalm Coast, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,313329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock49.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%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 Palm Coast    34 Reviews

I actually debated writing a review, when places like Palm Coast are discovered it becomes over populated. That said, it’s selfish to keep it a secret, some people need  More

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Over 6 years ago

Not really a review but a question. My husband and I will be moving to the Palm Coast area soon. Work from home and need to find a 2 bed house/townhouse to rent  More

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Over 7 years ago

Palm Coast is in between Daytona and St Aug --- both of which are much better cities than Palm Coast. This town is your typical retail FL town, with a small stretch of  More

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