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Florence, SC vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Florence?
- The Median Age in Madison is 0.4 years younger than in Florence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Florence?
- Madison housing costs are 80.2% more expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 0.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, South Carolina is situated in Florence county giving tourists leisure areas such as the Florence Museum or Swamp Fox Players Theater combined with employment opportunities at McLeod Regional Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Palmetto Preformance Factory

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Florence, SCMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$52,425  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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