Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Lakewood, CO
🏆 Lakewood 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
Lakewood
Colorado
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$82,786
Violent Crime Index
207⚠ High
Population
156,149 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
83% less violent crime than Lakewood
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 45°F
Homes cost $41k less ($453,100 vs $494,100)
Households earn $4,702 more per year on average
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher unemployment (6.2% vs 4.4%)
Higher rents — median is $1,818/mo
Cost of living runs 6% higher than Lakewood
Lakewood, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (4.4%)
Rent averages $153/mo less ($1,665 vs $1,818)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Coral Springs
Cooler summers — July highs near 86°F vs 91°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (787.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (5093.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $494,100
Snowy winters — about 58" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Median Income
$4,702
$87,488 vs $82,786/yr
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
83% lower
136.9 vs 787.2 per 100k
Coral Springs
Median Home Value
$41k less
$453,100 vs $494,100
Coral Springs
Summer Heat
5.0°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 85.9°F
Lakewood
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Lakewood
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
4.4% vs 6.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Lakewood, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $494,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High | $1,665⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 ✓ Higher | $82,786 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High | 27.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% | 16.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 ✓ Safer | 221⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 207⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 243⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) | B+ (105) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 93.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 44.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer | 85.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 17.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 58.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 | 156,149 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 38.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% ✓ Higher | 58.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 16.8% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 17.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Lakewood's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Lakewood is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lakewood leads 12 of 23 categories. Coral Springs wins 11 and Lakewood 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 Lakewood or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $494,100 median home), income ($87,488 vs $82,786), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Lakewood, CO are about 1,704 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.