Florence, SC vs Lubbock, TX
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
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Lubbock leads in walk score (39 vs 27). Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 18.8 min). Lubbock leads in median household income ($58,734 vs $56,031).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, SC | Lubbock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#685) | 77 (#290) |
| Population | 40,609 | 266,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,951 | $212,191 |
| Median Household Income | $56,031 | $58,734 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 16.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.0 | R+39.5 |
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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C+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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