Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hollywood, FL
VS
Kent, WA
🏆 Hollywood leads 15 of 20 categories
Hollywood
Florida
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,958
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
152,764 ✓ Larger
Kent
Washington
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$86,966 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
129⚠ High
Population
135,169
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hollywood, FL
Pros
Homes cost $133k less ($345,300 vs $478,400)
Rent averages $279/mo less ($1,463 vs $1,742)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (6.1%)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 48°F
More college-educated — 31.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Kent by $25,008/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Kent, WA
Pros
Households earn $25,008 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 78°F vs 90°F
Smaller class sizes — 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $478,400
Violent crime (489.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,742/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hollywood
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 111.8 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Hollywood
Median Home Value
$133k less
$345,300 vs $478,400
Hollywood
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
6.1% vs 7.6% unemployment
Hollywood
Summer Heat
11.3°F warmer
July avg high 89.6°F vs 78.3°F
Kent
Median Income
$25,008
$86,966 vs $61,958/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Kent, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.0⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $345,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $478,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,463⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,742⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $86,966 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 30.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.8% | 10.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 149⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 129⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 180⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) ✓ Better | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.7% ✓ Higher | 27.9% |
| High School or Higher | 88.9% ✓ Higher | 87.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Kent School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 48.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F ✓ Warmer | 78.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.0" | 44.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 6.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 152,764 ✓ Larger | 135,169 |
| Median Age | 41.0 ✓ Older | 34.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.6% ✓ Higher | 55.8% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | 24.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.9% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hollywood's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Kent's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Hollywood is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, Hollywood leads 15 of 20 categories. Hollywood wins 15 and Kent wins 5. 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 Hollywood to Kent or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($345,300 vs $478,400 median home), income ($61,958 vs $86,966), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hollywood, FL and Kent, WA are about 2,710 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.