Florence, AZ vs La Quinta, CA
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
72.2
#918 nationally
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
Florence leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.9). La Quinta leads in walk score (22 vs 16). Florence leads in cost of living index (103 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AZ | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#918) | 64.8 (#1673) |
| Population | 24,291 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,009 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $74,025 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.2 Score
Florence, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,009
Population
24,291
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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D
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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