Boulder, 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.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in cost of living index (104 vs 165). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 103,166 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 30.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+38.5 |
D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
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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