Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hollywood, FL
VS
Westminster, CA
🏆 Hollywood leads 12 of 19 categories
Hollywood
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,958
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
152,764 ✓ Larger
Westminster
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,271 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
115⚠ High
Population
90,638
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hollywood, FL
Pros
Homes cost $432k less ($345,300 vs $777,100)
Rent averages $514/mo less ($1,463 vs $1,977)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (6.1%)
More college-educated — 31.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 69°F
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Westminster
Cons
Median income trails Westminster by $18,313/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Westminster, CA
Pros
Households earn $18,313 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 90°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $777,100
Higher rents — median is $1,977/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (2498.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Hollywood
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 111.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Hollywood
Median Home Value
$432k less
$345,300 vs $777,100
Hollywood
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
6.1% vs 7.5% unemployment
Hollywood
Summer Heat
7.1°F warmer
July avg high 89.6°F vs 82.5°F
Westminster
Median Income
$18,313
$80,271 vs $61,958/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $345,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $777,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,463⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,977⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $80,271 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.4 min⚠ High | 28.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.8% | 9.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 116⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 115⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 119⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) ✓ Better | C- (72) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.8:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.7% ✓ Higher | 26.0% |
| High School or Higher | 88.9% ✓ Higher | 77.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Westminster |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 69.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F ✓ Warmer | 82.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.0" | 12.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 152,764 ✓ Larger | 90,638 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 41.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.6% ✓ Higher | 52.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | 21.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.9% | 17.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hollywood's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Westminster's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Hollywood is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Hollywood leads 12 of 19 categories. Hollywood wins 12 and Westminster wins 7. 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 Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($345,300 vs $777,100 median home), income ($61,958 vs $80,271), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hollywood, FL and Westminster, CA are about 2,314 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.