The Villages, FL vs Myrtle Beach, SC: where should you move?
The Villages: Purpose-built retirement; love it or flee it. Myrtle Beach: Beach retirement value; seasonal crowds.
Dimension
The Villages
Myrtle Beach
Median home price
$389K
$341K
Effective property tax
0.86%
0.57%
Tax friendliness
10/10
6/10
Winter mildness
9/10
8/10
Summer comfort
3/10
6/10
Walkability
3/10
3/10
Outdoor access
5/10
7/10
Culture & food
4/10
5/10
Healthcare
7/10
7/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
7/10
Schools
6/10
5/10
Safety
8/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
8/10
3/10
Growth trajectory
10/10
10/10
Pick The Villages if your priorities lean: Tax friendliness, Winter mildness, Airport connectivity, Schools. Pick Myrtle Beach if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Summer comfort, Outdoor access. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.