Carrboro, NC 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.
Carrboro
70.3
#1110 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Carrboro leads in crime level (4.9 vs 30.5). Carrboro leads in median household income ($76,933 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrboro, NC | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1110) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 21,103 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,889 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $76,933 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | R+38.5 |
C-
70.3 Score
Carrboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,889
Population
21,103
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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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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