Katy, TX 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $69,792). Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.9). North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 26,360 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+38.5 |
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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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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