Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
South Gate, 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 ✓ Larger
South Gate
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,188
Violent Crime Index
138⚠ High
Population
92,381
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
31% less violent crime than South Gate
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.0 pts lower (3.9%)
Households earn $21,711 more per year on average
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $84k less ($494,700 vs $578,900)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,663/mo
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
South Gate, CA
Pros
Rent averages $263/mo less ($1,400 vs $1,663)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 49°F
Cons
Violent crime (525.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Beaverton by $21,711/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $578,900
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Beaverton
Median Income
$21,711
$88,899 vs $67,188/yr
Beaverton
Violent Crime
31% lower
364.8 vs 525.6 per 100k
Beaverton
Median Home Value
$84k less
$494,700 vs $578,900
Beaverton
Unemployment
4.0 pp lower
3.9% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | South Gate, 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 | $578,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High | $1,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 ✓ Higher | $67,188 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min ✓ Shorter | 32.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 6.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 152⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 138⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High ✓ Safer | 171⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | C- (72) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 11.5% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 58.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | Westbrook Academy District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F ✓ Warmer | 82.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" | 14.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 ✓ Larger | 92,381 |
| Median Age | 36.7 ✓ Older | 33.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% ✓ Higher | 44.8% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 24.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% ✓ More | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs South Gate'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 South Gate 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 South Gate or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $578,900 median home), income ($88,899 vs $67,188), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and South Gate, CA are about 834 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.