Pembroke Pines, FL vs Simi Valley, CA
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.
Pembroke Pines
67.3
#1441 nationally
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $77,657). Pembroke Pines leads in cost of living index (123 vs 176). Simi Valley leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pembroke Pines, FL | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1441) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 171,119 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $490,388 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $77,657 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+15.1 |
D+
67.3 Score
Pembroke Pines, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$490,388
Population
171,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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