Myrtle Beach, SC vs Thomasville, NC
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
Thomasville
78.2
#192 nationally
Thomasville leads in crime level (9.1 vs 30.5). Thomasville leads in walk score (71 vs 43). Thomasville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Thomasville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 78.2 (#192) |
| Population | 39,697 | 27,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $239,669 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $48,457 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | R+47.1 |
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+
78.2 Score
Thomasville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,669
Population
27,435
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Southeast
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