Hoffman Estates, IL 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.
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 9.9). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $69,792). North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 50,179 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Hoffman Estates has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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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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