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Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Myrtle Beach is a coastal resort city which has rapidly developed into a major tourist destination. It is located primarily on a barrier island between the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the East, so there is water everywhere! Population: The city has 31,968 residents, but the metro area is estimated at 324,571.

Climate: Influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach’s climate has an oceanic feel. It has mild winters and hot, humid summers. Rainfall is plentiful, mostly concentrated during the summer months.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Myrtle Beach, SC is 4.1% less than the South Carolina average, and 6% less than the national average which is surprising for a tourist area.

Housing costs: The median home value in Myrtle Beach, SC is 20.2% greater than the South Carolina average, but retirees will find homes at 23.4% less than the national average to their liking.

Colleges and Universities: Coastal Carolina University http://www.coastal.edu/ is located in Myrtle Beach. One intriguing institute of “higher learning” is the Golf Academy of America http://www.golfacademy.edu/Carolina where you can earn a degree in golf!

Transportation:Myrtle Beach International Airport serves the area.

Travel and tourism: Retirees will have no trouble finding things to do with 60 miles of wide, soft sandy beaches, savory restaurants, live entertainment theaters and exciting nightlife, water sports galore, over 250 golf courses, cultural activities and historic sites, outlet malls, specialty boutiques, and flea markets, and best of all – fishing, fishing, and more fishing in salt or fresh water. http://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/

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