Frederick, MD 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.
Frederick
67
#1470 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 30.5). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 85,793 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+38.5 |
D+
67 Score
Frederick, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$465,790
Population
85,793
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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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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