Lubbock, 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.
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Lubbock leads in crime level (22.5 vs 30.5). Lubbock leads in median household income ($58,734 vs $50,558). Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 18.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lubbock, TX | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#290) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 266,878 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,191 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $58,734 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.5 | R+38.5 |
C+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
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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