Lancaster, 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.
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 29.7 min). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 112). North Myrtle Beach leads in crime level (9.9 vs 11.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 40,215 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
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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