Des Plaines, IL 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.
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 30.5). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 29.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 58,010 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+38.5 |
C
76.4 Score
Des Plaines, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,725
Population
58,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
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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