Delray 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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Delray Beach leads in crime level (11.6 vs 30.5). Delray Beach leads in median household income ($76,558 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 67,536 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+38.5 |
C-
70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
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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