Florence, AZ vs Ruston, LA
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
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Florence leads in crime level (3.3 vs 11.7). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 31.8 min). Florence leads in median household income ($74,025 vs $32,877).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AZ | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#918) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 24,291 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,009 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $74,025 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+25.4 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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