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Salisbury, MD vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Salisbury?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 15.6 years older than in Salisbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Salisbury?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 35.3% more expensive than Salisbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Salisbury?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 3.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Salisbury.

Things to do in Salisbury?
Salisbury MA rests just south from Cambridge known for its rich Revolutionary War history sites as well as modern amenities like Salisbury Beach State Reservation ideal for sunbathing or surfing!

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.

 Salisbury, MDMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$48,310  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.07  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Salisbury    11 Reviews

Elijah · 
Over 5 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  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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