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Phenix City, AL vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Phenix City?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 9.9 years older than in Phenix City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Phenix City?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 78.6% more expensive than Phenix City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Phenix City?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 5.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Phenix City.

Things to do in Phenix City?
Phenix City, Alabama is found in Russell County offering its citizens access to parks including Phenix City Riverwalk while also having shopping options near Peachtree Mall plus multiple restaurants including Just Friends

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.

 Phenix City, ALMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$43,296  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$167,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Phenix City    2 Reviews

Phenix City Ala--Has got to be the arm pit of the south---Lack of jobs makes it a very dangerous place to live,crime is out of control --drugs are every where and the  More

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I live in Fort Mitchell and the school ratio teacher to student at Fort Mitchell is incorrect. Its more like 25 students per teacher and its growing rapidly as many  More

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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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