Killeen, TX 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.
Killeen
74.9
#531 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Killeen leads in crime level (14.5 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 30). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Killeen, TX | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#531) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 159,643 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $220,448 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $57,086 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 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+16.2 | R+38.5 |
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74.9 Score
Killeen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$220,448
Population
159,643
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
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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