Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Centennial, CO
VS
Coral Springs, FL
🏆 Centennial leads 13 of 23 categories
Centennial
Colorado
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$124,617 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
45
Population
107,702
Coral Springs
Florida
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$87,488
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
133,801 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Centennial, CO
Pros
Households earn $37,129 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.8 pts lower (3.4%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (172.8 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Coral Springs
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $586,500
Higher rents — median is $1,949/mo
Snowy winters — about 64" of snow per year
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
21% less violent crime than Centennial
Homes cost $133k less ($453,100 vs $586,500)
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 45°F
Rent averages $131/mo less ($1,818 vs $1,949)
Cons
Median income trails Centennial by $37,129/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher unemployment (6.2% vs 3.4%)
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Centennial
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Centennial
Median Income
$37,129
$124,617 vs $87,488/yr
Centennial
Unemployment
2.8 pp lower
3.4% vs 6.2% unemployment
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
21% lower
136.9 vs 172.8 per 100k
Coral Springs
Median Home Value
$133k less
$453,100 vs $586,500
Coral Springs
Summer Heat
3.6°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Coral Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $586,500⚠ High | $453,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,949⚠ High | $1,818⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $124,617 ✓ Higher | $87,488 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 6.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.0 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 21.2% ✓ Higher | 11.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 60 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 | 36 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 81 | 52 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.3% ✓ Higher | 39.2% |
| High School or Higher | 97.4% ✓ Higher | 94.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.6°F | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.0" ✓ Drier | 56.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 64.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,702 | 133,801 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.6 ✓ Older | 36.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.3% ✓ Higher | 60.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 25.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.9% ✓ More | 12.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Coral Springs's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Centennial is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Centennial leads 13 of 23 categories. Centennial wins 13 and Coral Springs wins 10. 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 Centennial to Coral Springs or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($586,500 vs $453,100 median home), income ($124,617 vs $87,488), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Centennial, CO and Coral Springs, FL are about 1,689 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.