Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pembroke Pines, FL
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Pembroke Pines leads 13 of 19 categories
Pembroke Pines
Florida
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,657 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
170,472 ✓ Larger
Victorville
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Pembroke Pines, FL
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.6 pts lower (4.7%)
More college-educated — 36.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Households earn $11,911 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 77°F vs 58°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 92°F vs 98°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $379,900
Higher rents — median is $1,787/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Victorville
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $79k less ($300,600 vs $379,900)
Rent averages $326/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,787)
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Pembroke Pines
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Pembroke Pines by $11,911/yr
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 4.7%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Pembroke Pines
Median Income
$11,911
$77,657 vs $65,746/yr
Pembroke Pines
Unemployment
5.6 pp lower
4.7% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Victorville
Median Home Value
$79k less
$300,600 vs $379,900
Victorville
Summer Heat
5.8°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 91.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pembroke Pines, FL | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $379,900⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,787⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,657 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 101⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.1% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 93.3% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.9°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.0" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 170,472 ✓ Larger | 134,417 |
| Median Age | 42.9 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.0% ✓ Higher | 59.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 18.9% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pembroke Pines's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Victorville is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Pembroke Pines leads 13 of 19 categories. Pembroke Pines wins 13 and Victorville wins 6. 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 Pembroke Pines to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($379,900 vs $300,600 median home), income ($77,657 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pembroke Pines, FL and Victorville, CA are about 2,272 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.