Bozeman, MT 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.
Bozeman
65.6
#1621 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Bozeman leads in crime level (11.9 vs 30.5). Bozeman leads in median household income ($74,113 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in cost of living index (104 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bozeman, MT | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1621) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 57,305 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $727,000 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $74,113 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.2 | R+38.5 |
D
65.6 Score
Bozeman, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$727,000
Population
57,305
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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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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