Carpentersville, IL vs Florence, SC
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.
Carpentersville
76.4
#346 nationally
Florence
73.7
#685 nationally
Carpentersville leads in crime level (3.0 vs 22.1). Florence leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 31.3 min). Carpentersville leads in median household income ($82,866 vs $56,031).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carpentersville, IL | Florence, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#346) | 73.7 (#685) |
| Population | 37,099 | 40,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,938 | $223,951 |
| Median Household Income | $82,866 | $56,031 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 22.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | R+8.0 |
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76.4 Score
Carpentersville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,938
Population
37,099
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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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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