Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Modesto, CA
🏆 Coral Springs leads 14 of 22 categories
Coral Springs
Florida
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$87,488 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
133,801
Modesto
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,375
Violent Crime Index
173⚠ High
Population
218,308 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
79% less violent crime than Modesto
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (6.2%)
Households earn $14,113 more per year on average
More college-educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 56°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,818/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $453,100
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Modesto
Modesto, CA
Pros
Rent averages $321/mo less ($1,497 vs $1,818)
Homes cost $71k less ($381,800 vs $453,100)
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Coral Springs
Cons
Violent crime (655.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Coral Springs by $14,113/yr
Higher unemployment (7.8% vs 6.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Median Income
$14,113
$87,488 vs $73,375/yr
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
79% lower
136.9 vs 655.7 per 100k
Coral Springs
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
6.2% vs 7.8% unemployment
Modesto
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 105.0 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Modesto
Median Home Value
$71k less
$381,800 vs $453,100
Modesto
Summer Heat
4.1°F warmer
July avg high 95.0°F vs 90.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 105.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High | $381,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High | $1,497⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 ✓ Higher | $73,375 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 29.4 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% ✓ Higher | 6.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 ✓ Safer | 150⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 173⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | C- (65) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.8:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% ✓ Higher | 19.7% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 83.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Modesto City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 56.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F | 95.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 12.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 | 218,308 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% ✓ Higher | 57.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | 26.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 13.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Modesto's 105.0 (US average = 100).
Modesto is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Coral Springs leads 14 of 22 categories. Coral Springs wins 14 and Modesto 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 Modesto or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $381,800 median home), income ($87,488 vs $73,375), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Modesto, CA are about 2,492 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.