Durham, NC 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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 33). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 283,506 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 30.5 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+38.5 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
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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