Myrtle Beach, SC vs Waco, TX
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
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Waco leads in crime level (11.7 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 35). Waco leads in cost of living index (93 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Waco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 77.1 (#281) |
| Population | 39,697 | 144,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $197,359 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $47,421 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | R+30.9 |
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+
77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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