Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hollywood, FL
VS
Pompano Beach, FL
🏆 Hollywood leads 9 of 17 categories
Hollywood
Florida
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,958 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
152,764 ✓ Larger
Pompano Beach
Florida
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,155
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
111,790
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hollywood, FL
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (6.1%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $345,300
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Longer commutes — 30.4 min average each way
Pompano Beach, FL
Pros
Homes cost $52k less ($293,300 vs $345,300)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher unemployment (8.7% vs 6.1%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hollywood
Median Income
$803
$61,958 vs $61,155/yr
Hollywood
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
6.1% vs 8.7% unemployment
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 111.8 on the COL index
Pompano Beach
Median Home Value
$52k less
$293,300 vs $345,300
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 111.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $345,300⚠ High | $293,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,463⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,527⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,958 ✓ Higher | $61,155 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.4 min⚠ High | 27.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.8% | 9.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | — |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) ✓ Better | B- (91) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.7% ✓ Higher | 30.1% |
| High School or Higher | 88.9% ✓ Higher | 85.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F | 76.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F | 90.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.0" | 55.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 152,764 ✓ Larger | 111,790 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 41.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.6% ✓ Higher | 53.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% ✓ More | 18.7% |
| Over 65 | 16.9% | 18.6% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hollywood's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Pompano Beach's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 17 decided categories above, Hollywood leads 9 of 17 categories. Hollywood wins 9 and Pompano Beach 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 Hollywood to Pompano Beach or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($345,300 vs $293,300 median home), income ($61,958 vs $61,155), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hollywood, FL and Pompano Beach, FL are about 15 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.