HEAD TO HEAD
Cape Coral vs Myrtle Beach
Cape Coral leads Myrtle Beach on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Cape Coral, FL
wins 3 of 5 factors
Myrtle Beach, SC
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Cape Coral | Myrtle Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 85 ◆ | 84 |
| Affordable to rent | 63 | 68 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 90 | 96 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 73 ◆ | 61 |
| Big-city amenities | 81 ◆ | 72 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Cape Coral | Myrtle Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $339K | $340K |
| Typical rent | $1,881/mo | $1,726/mo |
| Average temperature | 23.5°C | 19.9°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 5.03 kWh/m²/day | 4.63 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #78 | #117 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.