Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Salem, OR
🏆 Coral Springs leads 13 of 23 categories
Coral Springs
Florida
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$87,488 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
133,801
Salem
Oregon
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,540
Violent Crime Index
140⚠ High
Population
175,754 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
74% less violent crime than Salem
Households earn $19,948 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 48°F
More college-educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
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 9% higher than Salem
Salem, OR
Pros
Rent averages $594/mo less ($1,224 vs $1,818)
Homes cost $104k less ($349,500 vs $453,100)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Coral Springs
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 91°F
Smaller class sizes — 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (532.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Coral Springs by $19,948/yr
Property crime (2803.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Median Income
$19,948
$87,488 vs $67,540/yr
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
74% lower
136.9 vs 532.2 per 100k
Coral Springs
Summer Heat
7.4°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 83.5°F
Salem
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 102.4 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Salem
Median Home Value
$104k less
$349,500 vs $453,100
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Salem, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 102.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High | $349,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High | $1,224 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 ✓ Higher | $67,540 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High | 6.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% | 12.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 ✓ Safer | 137⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 140⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 133⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | C+ (89) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 19.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% ✓ Higher | 31.0% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 88.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Salem-Keizer SD 24J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 48.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer | 83.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 46.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 1.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 | 175,754 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 ✓ Older | 35.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% ✓ Higher | 54.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 23.2% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 15.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Salem's 102.4 (US average = 100).
Salem is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Coral Springs leads 13 of 23 categories. Coral Springs wins 13 and Salem wins 10. 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 Salem or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $349,500 median home), income ($87,488 vs $67,540), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Salem, OR are about 2,685 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.