Florence, SC vs Lafayette, CO
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
73.7
#685 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 22.1). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $56,031). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, SC | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#685) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 40,609 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,951 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $56,031 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 22.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.0 | D+55.8 |
C
73.7 Score
Florence, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,951
Population
40,609
Crime
High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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