Melbourne, FL 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.
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.9). North Myrtle Beach leads in median household income ($69,792 vs $60,917). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 86,960 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Melbourne has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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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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