Central, 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.
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 9.9). North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 30.8 min). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $69,792).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 112 |
| 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
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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