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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 11.0 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Myrtle Beach?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 57.4% less expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 1.7 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 Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 Myrtle Beach, SCWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%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 Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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