Greenville, SC vs Myrtle Beach, SC: where should you move?
Greenville: One of the best small downtowns in the South. Myrtle Beach: Beach retirement value; seasonal crowds.
Dimension
Greenville
Myrtle Beach
Median home price
$317K
$341K
Effective property tax
0.57%
0.57%
Tax friendliness
6/10
6/10
Winter mildness
7/10
8/10
Summer comfort
6/10
6/10
Walkability
5/10
3/10
Outdoor access
7/10
7/10
Culture & food
6/10
5/10
Healthcare
10/10
7/10
Airport connectivity
7/10
7/10
Schools
6/10
5/10
Safety
6/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
3/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
10/10
Pick Greenville if your priorities lean: Median home price, Walkability, Culture & food, Healthcare. Pick Myrtle Beach if they lean: Winter mildness, Growth trajectory. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.