Abilene, TX vs North Myrtle Beach, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 22.2 min). Abilene leads in cost of living index (93 vs 112). North Myrtle Beach leads in median household income ($69,792 vs $59,254).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 129,043 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Abilene has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D
66.6 Score
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,524
Population
20,303
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$69,792
Southeast
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