Milton, GA 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.
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Milton leads in crime level (2.6 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 12). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $50,558).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milton, GA | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1594) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 41,383 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $956,345 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $142,845 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+38.5 |
D
66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
View Milton, GA →
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
View Myrtle Beach, SC →
Try a different matchup
Swap Milton for: