Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Hemet, CA
🏆 Hemet leads 12 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,899 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
96 ✓ Safer
Population
97,554 ✓ Larger
Hemet
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$49,901
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High
Population
89,651
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Households earn $38,998 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.6 pts lower (3.9%)
14% less violent crime than Hemet
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 95°F
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
Hemet, CA
Pros
Homes cost $218k less ($277,200 vs $494,700)
Rent averages $306/mo less ($1,357 vs $1,663)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 49°F
Cons
Median income trails Beaverton by $38,998/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 3.9%)
Longer commutes — 36.8 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Beaverton
Median Income
$38,998
$88,899 vs $49,901/yr
Beaverton
Violent Crime
14% lower
364.8 vs 424.8 per 100k
Beaverton
Unemployment
5.6 pp lower
3.9% vs 9.5% unemployment
Hemet
Median Home Value
$218k less
$277,200 vs $494,700
Hemet
Summer Heat
12.8°F warmer
July avg high 95.1°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Hemet, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High | $277,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High | $1,357⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 ✓ Higher | $49,901 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 9.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min ✓ Shorter | 36.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 7.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 112⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | C (78) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 13.9% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 79.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | Hemet Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 65.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 95.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" | 12.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 ✓ Larger | 89,651 |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 39.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | 61.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% | 22.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Hemet's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Beaverton is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hemet leads 12 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 11 and Hemet wins 12. 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 Beaverton to Hemet or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $277,200 median home), income ($88,899 vs $49,901), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Hemet, CA are about 868 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.