North Myrtle Beach, SC vs Stuart, 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.
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 9.9). North Myrtle Beach leads in median household income ($69,792 vs $61,878). North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 23.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Myrtle Beach, SC | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1524) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 20,303 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $398,524 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $69,792 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | R+31.1 |
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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D
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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