Deerfield Beach, 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.
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Deerfield Beach leads in crime level (8.1 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 29 min). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 87,325 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+38.5 |
C-
71.5 Score
Deerfield Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,857
Population
87,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
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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