Florence, AZ vs Monterey, 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
72.2
#918 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Monterey leads in walk score (53 vs 16). Florence leads in crime level (3.3 vs 10.5). Florence leads in cost of living index (103 vs 192).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AZ | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#918) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 24,291 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,009 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $74,025 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+29.9 |
C-
72.2 Score
Florence, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,009
Population
24,291
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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D-
62.7 Score
Monterey, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,179,065
Population
29,116
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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