Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Richmond, VA
🏆 Beaverton leads 15 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,899 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
96
Population
97,554
Richmond
Virginia
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,606
Violent Crime Index
89 ✓ Safer
Population
227,171 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Households earn $29,293 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.2 pts lower (3.9%)
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 90°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
Cost of living runs 9% higher than Richmond
Richmond, VA
Pros
Homes cost $186k less ($308,300 vs $494,700)
Rent averages $436/mo less ($1,227 vs $1,663)
8% less violent crime than Beaverton
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Beaverton
Smaller class sizes — 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Beaverton by $29,293/yr
Property crime (3179.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.1% vs 3.9%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Median Income
$29,293
$88,899 vs $59,606/yr
Beaverton
Unemployment
2.2 pp lower
3.9% vs 6.1% unemployment
Richmond
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Richmond
Violent Crime
8% lower
336.9 vs 364.8 per 100k
Richmond
Median Home Value
$186k less
$308,300 vs $494,700
Richmond
Summer Heat
7.2°F warmer
July avg high 89.5°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Richmond, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High | $308,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High | $1,227 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 ✓ Higher | $59,606 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min | 22.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 14.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 114⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B+ (107) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 44.1% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 88.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | Richmond City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F ✓ Warmer | 47.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 89.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" ✓ Drier | 47.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" ✓ Less | 8.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 | 227,171 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.7 ✓ Older | 34.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% ✓ Higher | 43.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% ✓ More | 17.1% |
| Over 65 | 14.4% ✓ More | 13.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Richmond's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Richmond is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Beaverton leads 15 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 15 and Richmond wins 8. 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 Richmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $308,300 median home), income ($88,899 vs $59,606), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Richmond, VA are about 2,376 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.