Darien, IL vs North Myrtle Beach, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 9.9). Darien leads in median household income ($110,546 vs $69,792). North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 21,698 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Darien has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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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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