Houma, LA 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.
Houma
79
#147 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Houma leads in crime level (13.1 vs 30.5). Houma leads in median household income ($56,823 vs $50,558). Houma leads in cost of living index (94 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 31,733 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | R+38.5 |
C+
79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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