Gastonia, 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.
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 23). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 25.7 min). Gastonia leads in crime level (23.3 vs 30.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 83,942 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+38.5 |
D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
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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