Burton, MI vs Florence, AL
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.
Burton
76
#391 nationally
Florence
73.2
#770 nationally
Florence leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 25.3 min). Florence leads in walk score (32 vs 24). Florence leads in crime level (17.2 vs 21.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burton, MI | Florence, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#391) | 73.2 (#770) |
| Population | 29,376 | 42,437 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,360 | $218,838 |
| Median Household Income | $55,698 | $47,048 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 21.0 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | R+51.5 |
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76 Score
Burton, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,360
Population
29,376
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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73.2 Score
Florence, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$218,838
Population
42,437
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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