Decatur, IL vs Florence, KY
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.
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Florence
73.8
#672 nationally
Florence leads in crime level (6.4 vs 16.5). Florence leads in median household income ($67,352 vs $49,039). Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Florence, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 73.8 (#672) |
| Population | 68,670 | 32,917 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $290,152 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $67,352 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+37.2 |
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79.3 Score
Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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73.8 Score
Florence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,152
Population
32,917
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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