Florence, KY vs Norton Shores, MI
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
73.8
#672 nationally
Norton Shores
74.8
#553 nationally
Florence leads in walk score (33 vs 15). Norton Shores leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.4). Norton Shores leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, KY | Norton Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#672) | 74.8 (#553) |
| Population | 32,917 | 25,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,152 | $300,428 |
| Median Household Income | $67,352 | $72,699 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.2 | R+1.8 |
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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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74.8 Score
Norton Shores, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,428
Population
25,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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