Beaverton, OR vs Tigard, OR

Beaverton, OR and Tigard, OR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.6% difference in their overall index. Beaverton scores 134 while Tigard scores 138 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 $1,732/month in Tigard — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beaverton is more affordable at $543,100 median vs $585,700.

Median household income in Beaverton is $94,279 compared to $105,008 in Tigard (-10.2%). While Tigard 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, more than the 19.8% in Tigard.

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