Myrtle Beach, SC vs Waterloo, IA
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
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Waterloo leads in crime level (13.0 vs 30.5). Waterloo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 104). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 39,697 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | D+1.2 |
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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B-
81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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