Myrtle Beach, SC vs Plantation, FL
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
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Plantation leads in crime level (5.8 vs 30.5). Plantation leads in median household income ($83,074 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Plantation, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 68.2 (#1338) |
| Population | 39,697 | 96,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $498,641 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $83,074 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | D+17.0 |
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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D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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