HEAD TO HEAD
Florence vs Tupelo
Tupelo leads Florence on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Florence, SC
wins 1 of 5 factors
Tupelo, MS
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Florence | Tupelo |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 94 | 94 |
| Affordable to rent | 82 | 85 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 78 | 82 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 55 | 56 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 45 ◆ | 35 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Florence | Tupelo |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $194K | $193K |
| Typical rent | $1,334/mo | $1,264/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.6°C | 16.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.44 kWh/m²/day | 4.45 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #228 | #269 |
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.