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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Salem, NH

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Are people in Salem older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Salem is 1.3 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salem or Myrtle Beach?
- Salem housing costs are 72.7% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salem or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Salem is 12.2 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 Salem?
Salem, NH is situated in Rockingham County and provides its citizens easy access to Boston while still enjoying the small-town atmosphere of this safe place with cafes, theaters and shops.

 Myrtle Beach, SCSalem, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,158329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Salem    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out  More

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