Mesquite, 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.
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 32.1 min). North Myrtle Beach leads in crime level (9.9 vs 13.7). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (98 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 147,317 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 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 Mesquite has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
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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