Bossier City, LA vs North 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.
Bossier City
71.9
#944 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
North Myrtle Beach leads in crime level (9.9 vs 25.0). North Myrtle Beach leads in median household income ($69,792 vs $54,100). Bossier City leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 22.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bossier City, LA | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#944) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 62,738 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,618 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $54,100 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.3 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Bossier City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.9 Score
Bossier City, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,618
Population
62,738
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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D
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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