Florence, SC vs Lima, OH
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
Lima
77
#289 nationally
Lima leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Florence leads in median household income ($56,031 vs $41,824). Lima leads in cost of living index (82 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, SC | Lima, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#685) | 77 (#289) |
| Population | 40,609 | 34,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,951 | $153,756 |
| Median Household Income | $56,031 | $41,824 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 22.1 | 20.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.0 | R+44.1 |
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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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77 Score
Lima, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,756
Population
34,794
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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