Fort Worth, TX 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 Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 27.1 min). Fort Worth leads in median household income ($66,277 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Worth, TX | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#902) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 978,468 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,353 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $66,277 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 30.5 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+38.5 |
C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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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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