Fort Collins, CO vs Pompano Beach, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Fort Collins leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 27 min). Fort Collins leads in median household income ($74,126 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in cost of living index (111 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 174,851 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | D+17.0 |
D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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