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Florence, SC vs Albany, GA

#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

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

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

#255 2005 Best Places to Live

#284 Best Green Cities

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

I was born and raised here Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all Most  More

I was born and raised here Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all Most  More

I was born and raised here Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all Most  More