Florence, AZ vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 16). Florence leads in cost of living index (103 vs 138). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AZ | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#918) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 24,291 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,009 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $74,025 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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