Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 15 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,899
Violent Crime Index
96
Population
97,554
Roseville
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Homes cost $102k less ($494,700 vs $596,700)
Rent averages $277/mo less ($1,663 vs $1,940)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (3.9%)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 94°F
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $23,366/yr
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Roseville, CA
Pros
40% less violent crime than Beaverton
Households earn $23,366 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 49°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Longer commutes — 27.7 min average each way
Cost of living runs 2% higher than Beaverton
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Beaverton
Median Home Value
$102k less
$494,700 vs $596,700
Beaverton
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
3.9% vs 4.5% unemployment
Roseville
Median Income
$23,366
$112,265 vs $88,899/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
40% lower
219.2 vs 364.8 per 100k
Roseville
Summer Heat
11.3°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 44.4% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 55.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" | 20.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Beaverton is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roseville leads 15 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 8 and Roseville wins 15. 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 Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $596,700 median home), income ($88,899 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Roseville, CA are about 470 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.