Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Fontana, CA
🏆 Coral Springs leads 12 of 20 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
Fontana
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$93,230 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
71
Population
209,279 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
49% less violent crime than Fontana
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $54k less ($453,100 vs $506,600)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 68°F
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher rents — median is $1,818/mo
Median income trails Fontana by $5,742/yr
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Fontana
Fontana, CA
Pros
Rent averages $202/mo less ($1,616 vs $1,818)
Households earn $5,742 more per year on average
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Coral Springs
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $506,600
Longer commutes — 33.3 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
49% lower
136.9 vs 270.2 per 100k
Coral Springs
Median Home Value
$54k less
$453,100 vs $506,600
Fontana
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Fontana
Median Income
$5,742
$93,230 vs $87,488/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Fontana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $506,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High | $1,616⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 | $93,230 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High | 6.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% ✓ Higher | 10.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 ✓ Safer | 66 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 71 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | C+ (85) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% ✓ Higher | 20.0% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 78.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Fontana Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 67.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F | 93.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 17.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 | 209,279 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 ✓ Older | 32.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% | 66.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | 27.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.1% ✓ More | 8.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Fontana's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Fontana is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, Coral Springs leads 12 of 20 categories. Coral Springs wins 12 and Fontana wins 8. 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 Fontana or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $506,600 median home), income ($87,488 vs $93,230), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Fontana, CA are about 2,274 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.