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Myrtle Beach, SC vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in State College is 24.2 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Myrtle Beach?
- State College housing costs are 18.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 0.1 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 State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Myrtle Beach, SCState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 State College    27 Reviews

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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