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North Myrtle Beach, SC vs Gig Harbor, WA

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- Gig Harbor has 11.6% less rainy days than North Myrtle Beach.
- Gig Harbor has 34.1% less Sunny Days than North Myrtle Beach.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gig Harbor scores 0.0% worse than North Myrtle Beach
 North Myrtle Beach, SCGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock153106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock362443
Reviews for North Myrtle Beach    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

High taxes, tolls, utilities but close to NYC. Not a good place to retire unless well to do & you have a house on the Jersey shore. Then again, that's if your house  More

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Definitely a tourist area. Not a good place to raise kids! Schools are terrible. Decent amount of crime, nothing too extreme. High accident rate. Dear god do NOT drive  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have visited this area and it is very nice. I am thinking of longer stays. The only thing I find troubling is the lower end rating for water in this area in general.  More

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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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