Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Fresno, CA
VS
Miramar, FL
🏆 Fresno leads 11 of 19 categories
Fresno
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$63,001
Violent Crime Index
194⚠ High
Population
541,528 ✓ Larger
Miramar
Florida
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$81,812 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
135,158
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Fresno, CA
Pros
Rent averages $613/mo less ($1,227 vs $1,840)
Homes cost $56k less ($321,800 vs $378,200)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Miramar
Smaller class sizes — 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (735.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Miramar by $18,811/yr
Property crime (3271.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (9.0% vs 4.2%)
Miramar, FL
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.8 pts lower (4.2%)
Households earn $18,811 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 77°F vs 55°F
More college-educated — 30.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 98°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,840/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $378,200
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Longer commutes — 29.7 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Fresno
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 105.0 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Fresno
Median Home Value
$56k less
$321,800 vs $378,200
Fresno
Summer Heat
6.9°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 90.8°F
Miramar
Median Income
$18,811
$81,812 vs $63,001/yr
Miramar
Unemployment
4.8 pp lower
4.2% vs 9.0% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Fresno, CA | Miramar, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $321,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $378,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,227 ✓ Lower | $1,840⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $63,001 | $81,812 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.0%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.3 min ✓ Shorter | 29.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.8% ✓ Higher | 6.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 178⚠ High | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 194⚠ High | — |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 156⚠ High | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B- (91) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.4% | 30.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 79.7% | 91.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Fresno Unified | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F | 76.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 90.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.4" ✓ Drier | 67.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 541,528 ✓ Larger | 135,158 |
| Median Age | 32.1 | 38.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.1% | 69.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.8% ✓ More | 22.1% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% ✓ More | 11.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Fresno's cost of living index is 105.0 vs Miramar's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Fresno is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Fresno leads 11 of 19 categories. Fresno wins 11 and Miramar wins 8. 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 Fresno to Miramar or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($321,800 vs $378,200 median home), income ($63,001 vs $81,812), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Fresno, CA and Miramar, FL are about 2,425 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.