HEAD TO HEAD
Florence vs McAllen
McAllen leads Florence on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Florence, SC
wins 0 of 5 factors
McAllen, TX
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Florence | McAllen |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 94 | 94 |
| Affordable to rent | 82 | 90 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 78 | 87 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 55 | 74 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 45 | 84 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Florence | McAllen |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $194K | $194K |
| Typical rent | $1,334/mo | $1,128/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.6°C | 24.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.44 kWh/m²/day | 5.07 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #228 | #67 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.