Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Worcester, MA
🏆 Coral Springs leads 11 of 21 categories
Coral Springs
Florida
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$87,488 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
36
Population
133,801
Worcester
Massachusetts
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$63,011
Violent Crime Index
4 ✓ Safer
Population
204,191 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
Households earn $24,477 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 32°F
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $453,100
Higher rents — median is $1,818/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Worcester
Worcester, MA
Pros
88% less violent crime than Coral Springs
Homes cost $148k less ($305,600 vs $453,100)
Rent averages $506/mo less ($1,312 vs $1,818)
Violent crime is well below the national average (16.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Coral Springs
Cons
Median income trails Coral Springs by $24,477/yr
Snowy winters — about 73" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Median Income
$24,477
$87,488 vs $63,011/yr
Coral Springs
Summer Heat
11.1°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 79.8°F
Worcester
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 103.8 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Worcester
Violent Crime
88% lower
16.5 vs 136.9 per 100k
Worcester
Median Home Value
$148k less
$305,600 vs $453,100
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High | $305,600⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High | $1,312 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 ✓ Higher | $63,011 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High | 24.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% ✓ Higher | 9.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 | 4 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) | B+ (106) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 13.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% ✓ Higher | 33.1% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 85.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Worcester |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 32.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer | 79.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 48.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 72.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 | 204,191 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 ✓ Older | 34.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% ✓ Higher | 42.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 19.5% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 13.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Worcester's 103.8 (US average = 100).
Worcester is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Coral Springs leads 11 of 21 categories. Coral Springs wins 11 and Worcester 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 Worcester or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $305,600 median home), income ($87,488 vs $63,011), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Worcester, MA are about 1,205 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.