Florence scores higher on the Star Score index — 86 vs 85 — driven mainly by gross yield. Columbus yields 7.7% gross on a $209,756 typical home; Florence yields 9.4% on $193,284 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Columbus | Florence |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $209,756 | $193,284 |
| Typical rent | $1,353 | $1,516 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 13 | 11 |
| Gross yield | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| Star Score | 85 | 86 |