| | Florence, SC | Watertown, NY | United States |
| Overall | 79.6 | 80.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.5 | 98.6 | 100 |
| Health | 97.8 | 110.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 56.1 | 43.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $197,600 | $151,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,060.0% | 10,920.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.8 | 66.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 82.3 | 106.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Florence 
18 Reviews
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
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Reviews for Watertown 
2 Reviews
I don’t live there but visit on occasion. Very quiet town. Ran into a white out blizzard while driving there that a local tells me isn’t unusual.
One minute I could More
As a city primarily filled and flourished with military families, Watertown is a decent place to live. Because of the population influx from military families, the town More
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