Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Alexandria, VA
VS
Beaverton, OR
🏆 Alexandria leads 13 of 23 categories
Alexandria
Virginia
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$113,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
157,594 ✓ Larger
Beaverton
Oregon
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,899
Violent Crime Index
96
Population
97,554
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Alexandria, VA
Pros
40% less violent crime than Beaverton
Households earn $24,280 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.1 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 66.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (3.2%)
Smaller class sizes — 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $655,700
Higher rents — median is $1,983/mo
Property crime (2640.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Longer commutes — 30.1 min average each way
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Homes cost $161k less ($494,700 vs $655,700)
Rent averages $320/mo less ($1,663 vs $1,983)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 90°F
2% cheaper overall cost of living than Alexandria
Cons
Median income trails Alexandria by $24,280/yr
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Alexandria
Median Income
$24,280
$113,179 vs $88,899/yr
Alexandria
Violent Crime
40% lower
219.1 vs 364.8 per 100k
Alexandria
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
3.2% vs 3.9% unemployment
Alexandria
Summer Heat
7.3°F warmer
July avg high 89.6°F vs 82.3°F
Beaverton
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 108.6 (100 = US avg)
Beaverton
Median Home Value
$161k less
$494,700 vs $655,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Beaverton, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.6⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $655,700⚠ High | $494,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,983⚠ High | $1,663⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $113,179 ✓ Higher | $88,899 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% ✓ Lower | 3.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.1 min⚠ High | 24.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 22.1% ✓ Higher | 17.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 ✓ Safer | 108⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 ✓ Safer | 96 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High ✓ Safer | 127⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | B+ (109) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 66.0% ✓ Higher | 48.3% |
| High School or Higher | 93.7% | 94.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alexandria City Public Schools | Beaverton SD 48J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.8°F | 48.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F ✓ Warmer | 82.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8" ✓ Drier | 42.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.7" | 3.6" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 157,594 ✓ Larger | 97,554 |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 36.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.7% | 50.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | 20.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Alexandria's cost of living index is 108.6 vs Beaverton's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Beaverton is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Alexandria leads 13 of 23 categories. Alexandria wins 13 and Beaverton wins 10. 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 Alexandria to Beaverton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($655,700 vs $494,700 median home), income ($113,179 vs $88,899), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Alexandria, VA and Beaverton, OR are about 2,355 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.