Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hesperia, CA
VS
Sunrise, FL
🏆 Sunrise leads 12 of 19 categories
Hesperia
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,698 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
137⚠ High
Population
99,878 ✓ Larger
Sunrise
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$66,001
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
96,510
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hesperia, CA
Pros
Rent averages $410/mo less ($1,436 vs $1,846)
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Sunrise
Cons
Violent crime (519.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $337,600
Higher unemployment (9.8% vs 6.5%)
Longer commutes — 42.4 min average each way
Sunrise, FL
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.3 pts lower (6.5%)
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 31.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $42k less ($296,100 vs $337,600)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 60°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 97°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,846/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Hesperia
Key Differences at a Glance
Hesperia
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Hesperia
Median Income
$1,697
$67,698 vs $66,001/yr
Hesperia
Summer Heat
5.7°F warmer
July avg high 96.8°F vs 91.1°F
Sunrise
Median Home Value
$42k less
$296,100 vs $337,600
Sunrise
Unemployment
3.3 pp lower
6.5% vs 9.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hesperia, CA | Sunrise, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $337,600⚠ High | $296,100 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,436⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,846⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,698 ✓ Higher | $66,001 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8%⚠ High | 6.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 42.4 min⚠ High | 27.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.3% | 10.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 109⚠ High | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | — |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 68 | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | B- (91) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 | 21.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.9% | 31.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 78.0% | 91.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hesperia Unified | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 60.2°F | 76.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 96.8°F ✓ Warmer | 91.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.1" ✓ Drier | 67.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 99,878 ✓ Larger | 96,510 |
| Median Age | 32.2 | 42.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.5% | 69.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 29.3% ✓ More | 19.6% |
| Over 65 | 9.9% | 19.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hesperia's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Sunrise's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Hesperia is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Sunrise leads 12 of 19 categories. Hesperia wins 7 and Sunrise wins 12. 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 Hesperia to Sunrise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($337,600 vs $296,100 median home), income ($67,698 vs $66,001), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hesperia, CA and Sunrise, FL are about 2,269 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.