Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Elk Grove, CA
🏆 Coral Springs leads 12 of 21 categories
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
Elk Grove
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$115,864 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
50
Population
176,105 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
28% less violent crime than Elk Grove
Homes cost $107k less ($453,100 vs $560,500)
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $258/mo less ($1,818 vs $2,076)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 56°F
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Elk Grove by $28,376/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Elk Grove
Elk Grove, CA
Pros
Households earn $28,376 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (189.9 vs 380/100k)
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Coral Springs
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $560,500
Higher rents — median is $2,076/mo
Longer commutes — 33.1 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
28% lower
136.9 vs 189.9 per 100k
Coral Springs
Median Home Value
$107k less
$453,100 vs $560,500
Elk Grove
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Elk Grove
Median Income
$28,376
$115,864 vs $87,488/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $560,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,076⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 | $115,864 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% | 16.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 ✓ Safer | 53 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 50 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 59 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | B- (96) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% ✓ Higher | 37.0% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 90.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Elk Grove Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 56.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F | 92.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 18.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 | 176,105 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 38.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% | 73.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | 25.9% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 13.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Elk Grove's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Elk Grove is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Coral Springs leads 12 of 21 categories. Coral Springs wins 12 and Elk Grove wins 9. 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 Elk Grove or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $560,500 median home), income ($87,488 vs $115,864), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Elk Grove, CA are about 2,519 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.