Central, LA 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.
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 7). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+38.5 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
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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