Myrtle Beach, SC vs Richfield, MN
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
Richfield
74.4
#602 nationally
Richfield leads in crime level (7.3 vs 30.5). Richfield leads in median household income ($80,712 vs $50,558). Richfield leads in walk score (58 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Richfield, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 74.4 (#602) |
| Population | 39,697 | 36,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $352,629 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $80,712 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | D+42.6 |
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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74.4 Score
Richfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,629
Population
36,445
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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