Florence scores higher on the Star Score index — 86 vs 82 — driven mainly by gross yield. Florence yields 9.4% gross on a $193,284 typical home; Macon yields 7.4% on $196,903 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Florence | Macon |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $193,284 | $196,903 |
| Typical rent | $1,516 | $1,212 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 11 | 14 |
| Gross yield | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| Star Score | 86 | 82 |