Florence, KY vs Murrieta, 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
73.8
#672 nationally
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Florence leads in cost of living index (94 vs 150). Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $67,352). Florence leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, KY | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#672) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 32,917 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,152 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $67,352 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.2 | R+1.3 |
C
73.8 Score
Florence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,152
Population
32,917
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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