Florence, SC vs Miami Gardens, FL
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
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Miami Gardens leads in crime level (11.4 vs 22.1). Florence leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 32.3 min). Miami Gardens leads in walk score (38 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, SC | Miami Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#685) | 62.4 (#1860) |
| Population | 40,609 | 110,717 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,951 | $475,819 |
| Median Household Income | $56,031 | $56,071 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 22.1 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.0 | R+11.4 |
C
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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D-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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