Foley, AL 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.
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 24.7 min). Foley leads in median household income ($60,090 vs $50,558).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 24,873 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Myrtle Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
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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