Big Spring, TX 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 21). Big Spring leads in crime level (20.9 vs 30.5). Big Spring leads in median household income ($65,418 vs $50,558).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 22,373 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+38.5 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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