Myrtle Beach, SC vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in crime level (13.2 vs 30.5). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $50,558). Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Myrtle Beach, SC | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1454) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 39,697 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,532 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 30.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | D+19.5 |
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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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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