Myrtle Beach, SC vs Pompano Beach, 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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Pompano Beach leads in crime level (6.5 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 27 min). Pompano Beach leads in median household income ($61,155 vs $50,558).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 39,697 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 111 |
| 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+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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