Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Inglewood, CA
🏆 Beaverton leads 17 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,899 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
96 ✓ Safer
Population
97,554
Inglewood
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
46% less violent crime than Inglewood
Homes cost $195k less ($494,700 vs $689,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.3 pts lower (3.9%)
Households earn $21,336 more per year on average
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cons
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 49°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 82°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Beaverton by $21,336/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Beaverton
Median Income
$21,336
$88,899 vs $67,563/yr
Beaverton
Violent Crime
46% lower
364.8 vs 674.6 per 100k
Beaverton
Median Home Value
$195k less
$494,700 vs $689,700
Beaverton
Unemployment
4.3 pp lower
3.9% vs 8.2% unemployment
Beaverton
Summer Heat
5.1°F warmer
July avg high 82.3°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Inglewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $689,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,666⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 ✓ Higher | $67,563 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min ✓ Shorter | 30.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 175⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 178⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High ✓ Safer | 172⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | C (79) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 22.8% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 77.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | Inglewood Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F ✓ Warmer | 77.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" | 11.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 | 106,806 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% ✓ Higher | 35.5% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 21.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Inglewood's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Beaverton is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Beaverton leads 17 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 17 and Inglewood wins 6. 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 Inglewood or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $689,700 median home), income ($88,899 vs $67,563), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Inglewood, CA are about 830 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.