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Waxahachie, TX vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Waxahachie?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 14.2 years older than in Waxahachie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Waxahachie?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 8.3% less expensive than Waxahachie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Waxahachie?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 7.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waxahachie.

Things to do in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie, Texas lies within Ellis County giving tourists leisure areas such as Lowe`s Creek Recreation Area combined with employment opportunities at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Premiere Cinemas 6.

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.

 Waxahachie, TXMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$74,789  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$326,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.59  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waxahachie    4 Reviews

Hard to believe the cost difference when you compare Dallas, TX to West Sacramento, CA and then Waxahachie, TX to West Sacramento, CA. I did not think there would be  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate here does get hot but there is always a breeze here to help offset the heat. The people of Waxahachie are very friendly and helpful. The schools are  More

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Over 19 years ago

Waxahachie has many fine qualities as far as a nice, family oriented place to live. The schools here are top rated and the teachers are extraordinary. We have many of  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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