Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, IL
VS
Beaverton, OR
🏆 Aurora leads 12 of 23 categories
Aurora
Illinois
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$85,943
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
181,405 ✓ Larger
Beaverton
Oregon
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,899 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
96
Population
97,554
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, IL
Pros
Homes cost $253k less ($241,600 vs $494,700)
27% less violent crime than Beaverton
Rent averages $201/mo less ($1,462 vs $1,663)
Smaller class sizes — 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Beaverton
Cons
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 3.9%)
Longer commutes — 28.6 min average each way
Median income trails Beaverton by $2,956/yr
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.7 pts lower (3.9%)
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 31°F
Households earn $2,956 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $494,700
Higher rents — median is $1,663/mo
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Aurora
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Violent Crime
27% lower
266.0 vs 364.8 per 100k
Aurora
Median Home Value
$253k less
$241,600 vs $494,700
Beaverton
Median Income
$2,956
$88,899 vs $85,943/yr
Beaverton
Unemployment
1.7 pp lower
3.9% vs 5.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Beaverton, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $241,600 ✓ Lower | $494,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,462⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,663⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $88,899 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.6 min⚠ High | 24.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 12.1% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 66 ✓ Safer | 108⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 96 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 ✓ Safer | 127⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.2% | 48.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 80.9% | 94.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | Beaverton SD 48J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 30.5°F | 48.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F ✓ Warmer | 82.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.5" ✓ Drier | 42.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.9" | 3.6" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 181,405 ✓ Larger | 97,554 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 36.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.8% ✓ Higher | 50.3% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% ✓ More | 20.0% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 102.6 vs Beaverton's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Aurora leads 12 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 12 and Beaverton wins 11. 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 Aurora to Beaverton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($241,600 vs $494,700 median home), income ($85,943 vs $88,899), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, IL and Beaverton, OR are about 1,732 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.