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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 19.4 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Myrtle Beach?
- Richmond housing costs are 16.8% less expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 3.0 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 Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Myrtle Beach, SCRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%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 Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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