Elmwood Park, 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.
Elmwood Park
73.6
#698 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (4.6 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 33.4 min). Elmwood Park leads in walk score (69 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, IL | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#698) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 23,369 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,118 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $75,784 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+38.5 |
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73.6 Score
Elmwood Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,118
Population
23,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
69
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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