North Myrtle Beach, SC vs Oak Park, IL
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.
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 33.4 min). Oak Park leads in median household income ($103,264 vs $69,792). North Myrtle Beach leads in cost of living index (112 vs 127).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Myrtle Beach, SC | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1524) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 20,303 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $398,524 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $69,792 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 78 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.6 Score
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,524
Population
20,303
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$69,792
Southeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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