Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Plano, TX
🏆 Plano leads 15 of 23 categories
Coral Springs
Florida
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$87,488
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
133,801
Plano
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$105,679 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40
Population
284,948 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 56°F
Cons
Median income trails Plano by $18,191/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher unemployment (6.2% vs 4.4%)
Pricier housing — median home is $453,100
Plano, TX
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.6 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $18,191 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (4.4%)
More college-educated — 58.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Homes cost $41k less ($412,500 vs $453,100)
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
10% lower
136.9 vs 151.6 per 100k
Plano
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Plano
Median Income
$18,191
$105,679 vs $87,488/yr
Plano
Median Home Value
$41k less
$412,500 vs $453,100
Plano
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
4.4% vs 6.2% unemployment
Plano
Summer Heat
3.4°F warmer
July avg high 94.3°F vs 90.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High | $412,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High | $1,699⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 | $105,679 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High | 25.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% | 22.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 ✓ Safer | 52 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 40 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 70 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) | A+ (134) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 13.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% | 58.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 93.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | PLANO ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 55.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F | 94.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 40.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 | 284,948 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 38.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% ✓ Higher | 56.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 21.7% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 13.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Plano's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Plano is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Plano leads 15 of 23 categories. Coral Springs wins 8 and Plano wins 15. 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 Plano or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $412,500 median home), income ($87,488 vs $105,679), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Plano, TX are about 1,093 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.