Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Centennial, CO
VS
Pearland, TX
🏆 Pearland leads 12 of 21 categories
Centennial
Colorado
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$124,617 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
45
Population
107,702
Pearland
Texas
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,123
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
124,478 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Centennial, CO
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (172.8 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $13,494 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $586,500
Higher rents — median is $1,949/mo
Snowy winters — about 64" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Pearland
Pearland, TX
Pros
Homes cost $275k less ($311,100 vs $586,500)
45% less violent crime than Centennial
Violent crime is well below the national average (95.9 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $327/mo less ($1,622 vs $1,949)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 45°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Centennial
Cons
Median income trails Centennial by $13,494/yr
Longer commutes — 33.6 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Centennial
Median Income
$13,494
$124,617 vs $111,123/yr
Pearland
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Pearland
Violent Crime
45% lower
95.9 vs 172.8 per 100k
Pearland
Median Home Value
$275k less
$311,100 vs $586,500
Pearland
Summer Heat
6.0°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Pearland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $586,500⚠ High | $311,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,949⚠ High | $1,622⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $124,617 ✓ Higher | $111,123 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 3.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.0 min ✓ Shorter | 33.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 21.2% ✓ Higher | 10.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 60 | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 81 | 69 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) | A- (115) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.3% ✓ Higher | 47.1% |
| High School or Higher | 97.4% ✓ Higher | 94.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PEARLAND ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.6°F | 64.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.0" ✓ Drier | 53.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 64.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,702 | 124,478 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.6 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.3% ✓ Higher | 76.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 28.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.9% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Pearland's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Pearland is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Pearland leads 12 of 21 categories. Centennial wins 9 and Pearland 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 Centennial to Pearland or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($586,500 vs $311,100 median home), income ($124,617 vs $111,123), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Centennial, CO and Pearland, TX are about 880 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.