Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hollywood, FL
VS
Orem, UT
🏆 Orem leads 13 of 20 categories
Hollywood
Florida
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,958
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
152,764 ✓ Larger
Orem
Utah
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,568 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
46
Population
97,100
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hollywood, FL
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 38°F
Homes cost $48k less ($345,300 vs $392,900)
Smaller class sizes — 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Orem by $15,610/yr
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Orem
Higher rents — median is $1,463/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Orem, UT
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.7 pts lower (3.4%)
Households earn $15,610 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (174.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Hollywood
Rent averages $173/mo less ($1,290 vs $1,463)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $392,900
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Hollywood
Median Home Value
$48k less
$345,300 vs $392,900
Orem
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Orem
Median Income
$15,610
$77,568 vs $61,958/yr
Orem
Unemployment
2.7 pp lower
3.4% vs 6.1% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $345,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $392,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,463⚠ High | $1,290 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $77,568 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1%⚠ High | 3.4% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.4 min⚠ High | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.8% | 13.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 53 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 46 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 65 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.7% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.9% | 93.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Alpine District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 37.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.0" | 17.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 152,764 ✓ Larger | 97,100 |
| Median Age | 41.0 ✓ Older | 26.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.6% | 59.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | 27.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.9% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hollywood's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Orem's 97.1 (US average = 100).
Orem is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, Orem leads 13 of 20 categories. Hollywood wins 7 and Orem wins 13. 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 Orem or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($345,300 vs $392,900 median home), income ($61,958 vs $77,568), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hollywood, FL and Orem, UT are about 2,058 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.