Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
San Francisco, CA
🏆 Beaverton leads 14 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,899
Violent Crime Index
96 ✓ Safer
Population
97,554
San Francisco
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
117.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$136,689 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
851,036 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Homes cost $854k less ($494,700 vs $1,348,700)
39% less violent crime than San Francisco
Rent averages $653/mo less ($1,663 vs $2,316)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (3.9%)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
11% cheaper overall cost of living than San Francisco
Cons
Median income trails San Francisco by $47,790/yr
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
San Francisco, CA
Pros
Households earn $47,790 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 62°F vs 82°F
More college-educated — 59.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 49°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,348,700
Higher rents — median is $2,316/mo
Violent crime (596.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 117.1)
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 117.1 (100 = US avg)
Beaverton
Violent Crime
39% lower
364.8 vs 596.5 per 100k
Beaverton
Median Home Value
$854k less
$494,700 vs $1,348,700
Beaverton
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
3.9% vs 5.4% unemployment
Beaverton
Summer Heat
20.5°F warmer
July avg high 82.3°F vs 61.8°F
San Francisco
Median Income
$47,790
$136,689 vs $88,899/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 117.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,348,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,316⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $136,689 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min ✓ Shorter | 31.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% | 23.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High ✓ Safer | 187⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B+ (108) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% | 59.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 88.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | San Francisco Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F ✓ Warmer | 61.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" | 30.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 | 851,036 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 39.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% ✓ Higher | 38.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% ✓ More | 13.6% |
| Over 65 | 14.4% | 16.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs San Francisco's 117.1 (US average = 100).
Beaverton is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Beaverton leads 14 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 14 and San Francisco wins 9. 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 San Francisco or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $1,348,700 median home), income ($88,899 vs $136,689), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and San Francisco, CA are about 536 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.