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Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM vs Florence, SC

#2 2005 Best Places to Live

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#30 Best Green Cities

#42 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

#69 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

#19 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

#111 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

#268 2005 Best Places to Live

#321 Best Green Cities

I love both Santa Fe and Eldorado at Santa Fe. I enjoy the Southwestern architecture, weather of the high desert especially the monsoon season, the varied cultures, and  More

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More