Athens, AL vs Naples, 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Naples
74.1
#639 nationally
Naples leads in median household income ($135,657 vs $57,444). Athens leads in cost of living index (93 vs 202). Naples leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Naples, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 74.1 (#639) |
| Population | 30,904 | 19,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $547,092 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $135,657 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 202 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+33.1 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
74.1 Score
Naples, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$547,092
Population
19,704
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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