Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pompano Beach, FL
VS
Sunrise, FL
🏆 Sunrise leads 10 of 16 categories
Pompano Beach
Florida
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,155
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
111,790 ✓ Larger
Sunrise
Florida
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$66,001 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
96,510
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Pompano Beach, FL
Pros
Rent averages $319/mo less ($1,527 vs $1,846)
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher unemployment (8.7% vs 6.5%)
Median income trails Sunrise by $4,846/yr
Sunrise, FL
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.2 pts lower (6.5%)
Households earn $4,846 more per year on average
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,846/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Key Differences at a Glance
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 111.8 on the COL index
Sunrise
Median Income
$4,846
$66,001 vs $61,155/yr
Sunrise
Unemployment
2.2 pp lower
6.5% vs 8.7% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pompano Beach, FL | Sunrise, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 111.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $293,300 ✓ Lower | $296,100 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,527⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,846⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,155 | $66,001 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7%⚠ High | 6.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.0 min ✓ Shorter | 27.2 min |
| Work From Home % | 9.9% | 10.0% ✓ 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- (91) | B- (91) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.1% | 31.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.2% | 91.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | BROWARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.3°F ✓ Warmer | 76.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.5°F | 91.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.6" ✓ Drier | 67.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 111,790 ✓ Larger | 96,510 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.1% | 69.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | 19.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 18.6% | 19.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pompano Beach's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Sunrise's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 16 decided categories above, Sunrise leads 10 of 16 categories. Pompano Beach wins 6 and Sunrise 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 Pompano Beach to Sunrise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($293,300 vs $296,100 median home), income ($61,155 vs $66,001), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pompano Beach, FL and Sunrise, FL are about 9 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.