Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Little Rock, AR
🏆 Little Rock 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
Little Rock
Arkansas
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,697
Violent Crime Index
440⚠ High
Population
202,218 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
92% less violent crime than Little Rock
Households earn $28,791 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 51°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $453,100
Higher rents — median is $1,818/mo
Cost of living runs 23% higher than Little Rock
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Little Rock, AR
Pros
Homes cost $247k less ($205,800 vs $453,100)
Rent averages $812/mo less ($1,006 vs $1,818)
23% cheaper overall cost of living than Coral Springs
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (4.4%)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.1)
Cons
Median income trails Coral Springs by $28,791/yr
Violent crime (1672.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (5214.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Median Income
$28,791
$87,488 vs $58,697/yr
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
92% lower
136.9 vs 1672.0 per 100k
Little Rock
Cost of Living
23% cheaper
COL index 89.1 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Little Rock
Median Home Value
$247k less
$205,800 vs $453,100
Little Rock
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
4.4% vs 6.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 89.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High | $205,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High | $1,006 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 ✓ Higher | $58,697 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High | 18.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% ✓ Higher | 8.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 ✓ Safer | 363⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 440⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 248⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) | B+ (104) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 15.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% | 44.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 92.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 50.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 52.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 | 202,218 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 ✓ Older | 36.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% ✓ Higher | 54.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 23.5% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Little Rock's 89.1 (US average = 100).
Little Rock is 23% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Little Rock leads 12 of 23 categories. Coral Springs wins 11 and Little Rock 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 Little Rock or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $205,800 median home), income ($87,488 vs $58,697), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Little Rock, AR are about 926 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.