Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Santa Rosa, CA
🏆 Coral Springs leads 13 of 22 categories
Coral Springs
Florida
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$87,488
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
133,801
Santa Rosa
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
110.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$92,604 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
90
Population
178,221 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
60% less violent crime than Santa Rosa
Homes cost $209k less ($453,100 vs $661,700)
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $206/mo less ($1,818 vs $2,024)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 60°F
More college-educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Median income trails Santa Rosa by $5,116/yr
Santa Rosa, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (5.6%)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 91°F
Households earn $5,116 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $661,700
Higher rents — median is $2,024/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 110.1)
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
60% lower
136.9 vs 342.6 per 100k
Coral Springs
Median Home Value
$209k less
$453,100 vs $661,700
Coral Springs
Summer Heat
9.3°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 81.6°F
Santa Rosa
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 110.1 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Santa Rosa
Median Income
$5,116
$92,604 vs $87,488/yr
Santa Rosa
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
5.6% vs 6.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Santa Rosa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 110.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $661,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,024⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 | $92,604 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% ✓ Higher | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 ✓ Safer | 79 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 90 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 63 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | B- (90) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 19.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% ✓ Higher | 34.7% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 85.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Rincon Valley Union Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 59.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer | 81.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 31.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 | 178,221 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 40.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% ✓ Higher | 55.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 20.5% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 18.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Santa Rosa's 110.1 (US average = 100).
Santa Rosa is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Coral Springs leads 13 of 22 categories. Coral Springs wins 13 and Santa Rosa wins 9. 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 Santa Rosa or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $661,700 median home), income ($87,488 vs $92,604), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Santa Rosa, CA are about 2,590 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.