Florence, AL vs Tarpon Springs, 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.
Florence
73.2
#770 nationally
Tarpon Springs
66.2
#1579 nationally
Tarpon Springs leads in crime level (6.5 vs 17.2). Florence leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 31.6 min). Tarpon Springs leads in median household income ($63,836 vs $47,048).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AL | Tarpon Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#770) | 66.2 (#1579) |
| Population | 42,437 | 25,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,838 | $393,754 |
| Median Household Income | $47,048 | $63,836 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.5 | R+5.2 |
C
73.2 Score
Florence, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$218,838
Population
42,437
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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D
66.2 Score
Tarpon Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,754
Population
25,872
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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