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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 4.7 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Myrtle Beach?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 6.2% less expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 7.7 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 Winter Haven?
Winter Haven, Florida lies within Polk county offering tourists plenty of entertainment opportunities around Legoland Florida Resort along with local stores like The Lakeside Village Shopping Center.

 Myrtle Beach, SCWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%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 Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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