Denton, TX 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Florence
73.7
#685 nationally
Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 22.1). Florence leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 24.7 min). Denton leads in median household income ($71,921 vs $56,031).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Florence, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 73.7 (#685) |
| Population | 158,349 | 40,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $223,951 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $56,031 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 22.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+8.0 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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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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