Florence, SC vs Murfreesboro, TN
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
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Murfreesboro leads in crime level (11.5 vs 22.1). Florence leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 27.3 min). Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $56,031).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, SC | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#685) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 40,609 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,951 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $56,031 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 22.1 | 11.5 |
| 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 | R+21.8 |
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
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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