Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Miramar, FL
VS
Sacramento, CA
🏆 Sacramento leads 10 of 19 categories
Miramar
Florida
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$81,812 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
135,158
Sacramento
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,954
Violent Crime Index
199⚠ High
Population
523,600 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Miramar, FL
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (4.2%)
Homes cost $72k less ($378,200 vs $450,500)
Milder winters — January highs near 77°F vs 57°F
Households earn $2,858 more per year on average
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,840/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Longer commutes — 29.7 min average each way
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Pros
Rent averages $248/mo less ($1,592 vs $1,840)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 35.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Miramar
Cons
Violent crime (754.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $450,500
Property crime (2547.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 4.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Miramar
Median Income
$2,858
$81,812 vs $78,954/yr
Miramar
Median Home Value
$72k less
$378,200 vs $450,500
Miramar
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
4.2% vs 6.3% unemployment
Sacramento
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Sacramento
Summer Heat
3.6°F warmer
July avg high 94.4°F vs 90.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Miramar, FL | Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $378,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $450,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,840⚠ High | $1,592⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $81,812 ✓ Higher | $78,954 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.7 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.8% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 168⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 199⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 121⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B- (93) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.8% | 35.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 86.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Sacramento City Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.7°F ✓ Warmer | 56.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.8°F | 94.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.0" | 20.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 135,158 | 523,600 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 35.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.4% ✓ Higher | 50.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% ✓ More | 22.0% |
| Over 65 | 11.8% | 13.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Miramar's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Sacramento's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Sacramento is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Sacramento leads 10 of 19 categories. Miramar wins 9 and Sacramento wins 10. 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 Miramar to Sacramento or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($378,200 vs $450,500 median home), income ($81,812 vs $78,954), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Miramar, FL and Sacramento, CA are about 2,531 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.