Cedar Rapids, IA 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.
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Cedar Rapids leads in crime level (7.2 vs 30.5). Cedar Rapids leads in median household income ($66,895 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Rapids, IA | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81 (#53) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 135,958 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,766 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $66,895 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | R+38.5 |
B-
81 Score
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mid-size Iowa city with community character
Median Home
$214,766
Population
135,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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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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