Austin, TX vs Myrtle Beach, SC
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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 26.8 min). Myrtle Beach leads in cost of living index (104 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 967,862 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 30.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+38.5 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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