Florence, AZ vs Simi Valley, 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
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Simi Valley leads in walk score (39 vs 16). Florence leads in cost of living index (103 vs 176). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $74,025).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AZ | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#918) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 24,291 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,009 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $74,025 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+15.1 |
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+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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