Myrtle Beach, SC vs Taylor, MI
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
Taylor
77.2
#272 nationally
Taylor leads in crime level (23.0 vs 30.5). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 22.6 min). Myrtle Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Taylor, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 77.2 (#272) |
| Population | 39,697 | 61,241 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $180,863 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $59,352 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | 23.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | D+29.0 |
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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C+
77.2 Score
Taylor, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$180,863
Population
61,241
Crime
High
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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