Fort Lauderdale, FL 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.
Fort Lauderdale
69.9
#1152 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Fort Lauderdale leads in crime level (4.0 vs 30.5). Fort Lauderdale leads in median household income ($75,376 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 26.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1152) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 184,255 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,820 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $75,376 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+38.5 |
D+
69.9 Score
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$513,820
Population
184,255
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
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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