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Shelton, CT vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Shelton?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 2.2 years younger than in Shelton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Shelton?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 32.5% less expensive than Shelton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Shelton?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 11.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shelton.

Things to do in Shelton?
Shelton, Connecticut sits within Fairfield county featuring numerous attractions such as Boothe Memorial Park or Indian Well State Park combined with stores like Shelton Lakes Plaza Mall and local food spots like Costa del Sol Restaurant.

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.

 Shelton, CTMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$103,647  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$444,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Shelton    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Shelton ct for 14 years and the taxes are low and is not  More

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I love Shelton it's the best place to live. Good schools, low crime, low taxes for CT, great volunteer firefighters and EMT's.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I see a lot of people complain about Shelton.OK,it's their right.Is it perfect? Of course not.But I've seen a lot of people leave and come back in a year or two.What is  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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