Myrtle Beach, SC vs Round Rock, TX
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
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 26.8 min). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 39,697 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | R+2.5 |
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
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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