Florence, SC vs Mesquite, NV
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
73.7
#685 nationally
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 22.1). Mesquite leads in median household income ($69,146 vs $56,031). Florence leads in cost of living index (95 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, SC | Mesquite, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#685) | 71.9 (#951) |
| Population | 40,609 | 22,786 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,951 | $375,930 |
| Median Household Income | $56,031 | $69,146 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 22.1 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.0 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Florence has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.7 Score
Florence, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,951
Population
40,609
Crime
High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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