Arvada, CO vs Myrtle Beach, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Arvada leads in crime level (7.8 vs 30.5). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 121,414 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+38.5 |
D
66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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D+
67.2 Score
Myrtle Beach, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,532
Population
39,697
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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