Bend, OR vs North 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Bend leads in crime level (4.6 vs 9.9). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 22.2 min). North Myrtle Beach leads in cost of living index (112 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 104,557 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Bend has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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