Glendale, 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.
Glendale
66.3
#1555 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Glendale leads in crime level (13.4 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 28.3 min). Glendale leads in median household income ($66,375 vs $50,558).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, AZ | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1555) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 253,855 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,789 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $66,375 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+38.5 |
D
66.3 Score
Glendale, AZ
Growing Arizona city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$405,789
Population
253,855
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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