Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hollywood, FL
VS
Vancouver, WA
🏆 Vancouver leads 11 of 20 categories
Hollywood
Florida
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,958
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
152,764
Vancouver
Washington
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,626 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
190,700 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hollywood, FL
Pros
Homes cost $58k less ($345,300 vs $403,400)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Vancouver by $11,668/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Longer commutes — 30.4 min average each way
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Vancouver
Vancouver, WA
Pros
Households earn $11,668 more per year on average
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.6%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 90°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Hollywood
Smaller class sizes — 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (582.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $403,400
Property crime (3407.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Hollywood
Median Home Value
$58k less
$345,300 vs $403,400
Hollywood
Summer Heat
8.7°F warmer
July avg high 89.6°F vs 80.9°F
Vancouver
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Vancouver
Median Income
$11,668
$73,626 vs $61,958/yr
Vancouver
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.6% vs 6.1% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $345,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $403,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,463⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,525⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $73,626 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.4 min⚠ High | 23.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.8% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 157⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 162⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.7% ✓ Higher | 31.2% |
| High School or Higher | 88.9% | 91.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Evergreen School District (Clark) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 47.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F ✓ Warmer | 80.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.0" | 44.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 4.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 152,764 | 190,700 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.0 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.6% ✓ Higher | 50.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | 21.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.9% ✓ More | 16.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hollywood's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Vancouver's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Vancouver is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, Vancouver leads 11 of 20 categories. Hollywood wins 9 and Vancouver wins 11. 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 Vancouver or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($345,300 vs $403,400 median home), income ($61,958 vs $73,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hollywood, FL and Vancouver, WA are about 2,693 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.