Boca Raton, FL 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.
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Boca Raton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 30.5). Boca Raton leads in median household income ($95,570 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in cost of living index (104 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 99,974 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+38.5 |
D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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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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