Frederick, MD vs North 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
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $69,792). North Myrtle Beach leads in crime level (9.9 vs 11.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 85,793 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Frederick has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.6 Score
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,524
Population
20,303
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$69,792
Southeast
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