Myrtle Beach, SC vs Provo, UT
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.
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 20.8 min). Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 39,697 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | R+39.8 |
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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C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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