Garner, NC 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.
Garner
68.5
#1312 nationally
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Garner leads in crime level (9.8 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 23). Garner leads in median household income ($77,171 vs $50,558).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 67.2 (#1454) |
| Population | 35,265 | 39,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $324,532 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $50,558 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 30.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+38.5 |
D+
68.5 Score
Garner, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$385,396
Population
35,265
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
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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