Mesa, AZ 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.
Mesa
67
#1475 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
North Myrtle Beach leads in crime level (9.9 vs 13.2). North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 24.8 min). Mesa leads in median household income ($73,766 vs $69,792).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 511,648 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Mesa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67 Score
Mesa, AZ
Major Arizona city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$433,754
Population
511,648
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
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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