Myrtle Beach, SC vs Pearl, MS
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.
Myrtle Beach
67.2
#1454 nationally
Pearl
78
#203 nationally
Pearl leads in crime level (4.8 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 18). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Pearl, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 78 (#203) |
| Population | 39,697 | 28,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $211,159 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $56,838 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | R+47.1 |
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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C+
78 Score
Pearl, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,159
Population
28,117
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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