Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Coral Springs, FL
🏆 Coral Springs leads 15 of 22 categories
Concord
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007
Coral Springs
Florida
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
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.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $20,301 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (4.9%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Violent crime (484.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Higher rents — median is $2,137/mo
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
72% less violent crime than Concord
Homes cost $254k less ($453,100 vs $706,700)
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $319/mo less ($1,818 vs $2,137)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 58°F
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $20,301/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher unemployment (6.2% vs 4.9%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$20,301
$107,789 vs $87,488/yr
Concord
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.9% vs 6.2% unemployment
Coral Springs
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 111.8 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
72% lower
136.9 vs 484.6 per 100k
Coral Springs
Median Home Value
$254k less
$453,100 vs $706,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Coral Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $453,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,818⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $87,488 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 29.1 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 11.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 36 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 21.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% | 39.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 94.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" ✓ Drier | 56.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 133,801 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 36.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 60.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | 25.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 12.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Coral Springs's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Coral Springs is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Coral Springs leads 15 of 22 categories. Concord wins 7 and Coral Springs wins 15. 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 Concord to Coral Springs or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $453,100 median home), income ($107,789 vs $87,488), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Coral Springs, FL are about 2,549 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.