Florence, AL vs Placentia, 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
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $47,048). Florence leads in cost of living index (89 vs 174). Placentia leads in crime level (9.8 vs 17.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AL | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#770) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 42,437 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,838 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $47,048 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.5 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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