North Myrtle Beach, SC vs Smyrna, TN
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.
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Smyrna leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.9). North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 26.3 min). Smyrna leads in median household income ($76,115 vs $69,792).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Myrtle Beach, SC | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1524) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 20,303 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $398,524 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $69,792 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | R+21.8 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Smyrna has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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66.6 Score
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,524
Population
20,303
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$69,792
Southeast
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D+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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