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Waxhaw, NC vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Waxhaw?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 9.4 years older than in Waxhaw.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Waxhaw?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 42.6% less expensive than Waxhaw housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Waxhaw?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 17.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waxhaw.

Things to do in Waxhaw?
Waxhaw is a picturesque city located just south of Charlotte that gives visitors access to some of North Carolina's best golf courses while they explore nearby attractions such as Carowinds amusement park or enjoy the serenity along trails that run through the city’s many parks.

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.

 Waxhaw, NCMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$123,370  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$521,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waxhaw    10 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Waxhaw used to be a good place, I was born and raised here loving the small friendly town and enviorment. The summer parades were amazing as this was an ideal place to  More

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The schools claim to be good but in reality they are just overrated and kind of bad plus the schools are all overcrowded from everyone moving here. No sidewalks anywhere  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is dangerous and arrogant to jump to conclusions. It is not prejudice towards single women, or any women for that matter. It is a growing saddness that natives feel  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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