Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Durham, NC
🏆 Durham leads 12 of 23 categories
Coral Springs
Florida
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$87,488 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
133,801
Durham
North Carolina
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$74,710
Violent Crime Index
163⚠ High
Population
284,094 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
78% less violent crime than Durham
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $12,778 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 49°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $453,100
Higher rents — median is $1,818/mo
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Durham
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Durham, NC
Pros
Homes cost $137k less ($316,600 vs $453,100)
Rent averages $522/mo less ($1,296 vs $1,818)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (4.3%)
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Coral Springs
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 53.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (619.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Coral Springs by $12,778/yr
Property crime (3799.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Median Income
$12,778
$87,488 vs $74,710/yr
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
78% lower
136.9 vs 619.2 per 100k
Coral Springs
Summer Heat
3.9°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 87.0°F
Durham
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 96.6 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Durham
Median Home Value
$137k less
$316,600 vs $453,100
Durham
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
4.3% vs 6.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 96.6 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High | $316,600⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High | $1,296 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 ✓ Higher | $74,710 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High | 22.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% | 17.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 ✓ Safer | 170⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 163⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 181⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 15.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% | 53.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 91.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Durham Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 48.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer | 87.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 50.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 5.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 | 284,094 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 ✓ Older | 34.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% ✓ Higher | 52.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 20.1% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 12.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Durham's 96.6 (US average = 100).
Durham is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Durham leads 12 of 23 categories. Coral Springs wins 11 and Durham 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 Coral Springs to Durham or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $316,600 median home), income ($87,488 vs $74,710), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Durham, NC are about 676 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.