Gilbert, AZ 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.
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 28). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 275,411 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 30.5 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+38.5 |
C-
72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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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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