Beaverton, OR vs Hillsboro, OR

Beaverton, OR and Hillsboro, OR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.2% difference in their overall index. Beaverton scores 134 while Hillsboro scores 134 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaverton is $1,727/month compared to $1,896/month in Hillsboro — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beaverton has cheaper rent, Hillsboro actually has lower median home values ($483,400 vs $543,100).

Median household income in Beaverton is $94,279 compared to $103,207 in Hillsboro (-8.7%). While Hillsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaverton spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Hillsboro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 52.5°F). Hillsboro receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 35.9" in Beaverton.