Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davie, FL
VS
Pearland, TX
🏆 Pearland leads 14 of 19 categories
Davie
Florida
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$84,346
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
105,821
Pearland
Texas
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,123 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25
Population
124,478 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Davie, FL
Pros
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 65°F
Cons
Median income trails Pearland by $26,777/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $405,100
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Pearland
Pearland, TX
Pros
Households earn $26,777 more per year on average
Homes cost $94k less ($311,100 vs $405,100)
Violent crime is well below the national average (95.9 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (3.2%)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Davie
Rent averages $183/mo less ($1,622 vs $1,805)
Cons
Longer commutes — 33.6 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Pearland
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Pearland
Median Income
$26,777
$111,123 vs $84,346/yr
Pearland
Median Home Value
$94k less
$311,100 vs $405,100
Pearland
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
3.2% vs 4.5% unemployment
Pearland
Summer Heat
3.1°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 90.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davie, FL | Pearland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $405,100⚠ High | $311,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,805⚠ High | $1,622⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $84,346 | $111,123 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5%⚠ High | 3.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% ✓ Higher | 10.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 43 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 25 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 69 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (98) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.2% | 47.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.6% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | PEARLAND ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 75.6°F ✓ Warmer | 64.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.2°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.8" | 53.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 105,821 | 124,478 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.8 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.4% | 76.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | 28.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davie's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Pearland's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Pearland is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Pearland leads 14 of 19 categories. Davie wins 5 and Pearland wins 14. 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 Davie to Pearland or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($405,100 vs $311,100 median home), income ($84,346 vs $111,123), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davie, FL and Pearland, TX are about 949 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.