Florence, AL vs Hawthorne, CA
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
73.2
#770 nationally
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 32). Florence leads in cost of living index (89 vs 165). Florence leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AL | Hawthorne, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#770) | 60.4 (#1937) |
| Population | 42,437 | 83,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,838 | $881,878 |
| Median Household Income | $47,048 | $72,298 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 19.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.5 | D+32.9 |
C
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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D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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