Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Roswell, GA
🏆 Roswell leads 19 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,899
Violent Crime Index
96
Population
97,554 ✓ Larger
Roswell
Georgia
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
92,770
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 89°F
Cons
Median income trails Roswell by $34,025/yr
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Cost of living runs 6% higher than Roswell
Pricier housing — median home is $494,700
Roswell, GA
Pros
56% less violent crime than Beaverton
Households earn $34,025 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Beaverton
Smaller class sizes — 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Roswell
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Roswell
Median Income
$34,025
$122,924 vs $88,899/yr
Roswell
Violent Crime
56% lower
160.1 vs 364.8 per 100k
Roswell
Median Home Value
$15k less
$479,400 vs $494,700
Roswell
Summer Heat
7.1°F warmer
July avg high 89.4°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High | $479,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High | $1,619⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $122,924 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% | 25.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High | 45 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% | 63.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 51.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 89.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 1.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 ✓ Larger | 92,770 |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 40.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | 70.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Roswell's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Roswell is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roswell leads 19 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 4 and Roswell wins 19. 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 Roswell or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $479,400 median home), income ($88,899 vs $122,924), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Roswell, GA are about 2,166 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.