Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Arlington, VA
VS
Coral Springs, FL
🏆 Coral Springs leads 12 of 23 categories
Arlington
Virginia
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$137,387 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
67
Population
235,845 ✓ Larger
Coral Springs
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$87,488
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
133,801
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Arlington, VA
Pros
Households earn $49,899 more per year on average
More college-educated — 76.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.4 pts lower (2.8%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (254.4 vs 380/100k)
Smaller class sizes — 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Coral Springs
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $833,300
Higher rents — median is $2,227/mo
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
Homes cost $380k less ($453,100 vs $833,300)
46% less violent crime than Arlington
Rent averages $409/mo less ($1,818 vs $2,227)
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 45°F
Cons
Median income trails Arlington by $49,899/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher unemployment (6.2% vs 2.8%)
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Arlington
Key Differences at a Glance
Arlington
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 108.6 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Arlington
Median Income
$49,899
$137,387 vs $87,488/yr
Arlington
Unemployment
3.4 pp lower
2.8% vs 6.2% unemployment
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
46% lower
136.9 vs 254.4 per 100k
Coral Springs
Median Home Value
$380k less
$453,100 vs $833,300
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Coral Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $833,300⚠ High | $453,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,227⚠ High | $1,818⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $137,387 ✓ Higher | $87,488 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% ✓ Lower | 6.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 27.0% ✓ Higher | 11.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 73 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 67 | 36 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 83 | 52 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (121) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 76.8% ✓ Higher | 39.2% |
| High School or Higher | 95.3% ✓ Higher | 94.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Arlington County Public Schools | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.8°F | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.2" ✓ Drier | 56.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 235,845 ✓ Larger | 133,801 |
| Median Age | 35.3 | 36.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.2% | 60.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | 25.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.3% | 12.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington's cost of living index is 108.6 vs Coral Springs's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Arlington is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Coral Springs leads 12 of 23 categories. Arlington wins 11 and Coral Springs wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Arlington to Coral Springs or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($833,300 vs $453,100 median home), income ($137,387 vs $87,488), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Arlington, VA and Coral Springs, FL are about 890 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.