Garland, TX vs Myrtle Beach, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Garland leads in crime level (6.4 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 29.7 min). Garland leads in median household income ($71,044 vs $50,558).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 243,470 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+38.5 |
C
73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
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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