Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pompano Beach, FL
VS
Westminster, CO
🏆 Westminster leads 14 of 20 categories
Pompano Beach
Florida
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,155
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
111,790
Westminster
Colorado
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,651 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
80
Population
115,502 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Pompano Beach, FL
Pros
Homes cost $174k less ($293,300 vs $467,200)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 48°F
Rent averages $205/mo less ($1,527 vs $1,732)
Cons
Median income trails Westminster by $29,496/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher unemployment (8.7% vs 4.1%)
Cost of living runs 6% higher than Westminster
Westminster, CO
Pros
Households earn $29,496 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.6 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 42.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Pompano Beach
Smaller class sizes — 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $467,200
Property crime (3540.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $1,732/mo
Snowy winters — about 55" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Pompano Beach
Median Home Value
$174k less
$293,300 vs $467,200
Westminster
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Westminster
Median Income
$29,496
$90,651 vs $61,155/yr
Westminster
Unemployment
4.6 pp lower
4.1% vs 8.7% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pompano Beach, FL | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $293,300 ✓ Lower | $467,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,527⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,732⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,155 | $90,651 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.0 min | 26.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.9% | 15.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 115⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 80 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.1% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.2% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Westminster Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.3°F ✓ Warmer | 48.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.5°F | 91.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.6" | 17.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 54.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 111,790 | 115,502 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.5 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.1% | 63.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | 19.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 18.6% ✓ More | 14.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pompano Beach's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Westminster's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Westminster is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, Westminster leads 14 of 20 categories. Pompano Beach wins 6 and Westminster wins 14. 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 Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($293,300 vs $467,200 median home), income ($61,155 vs $90,651), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pompano Beach, FL and Westminster, CO are about 1,714 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.