Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Temecula, CA
🏆 Beaverton leads 12 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,899
Violent Crime Index
96
Population
97,554
Temecula
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,881 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40 ✓ Safer
Population
110,114 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Rent averages $559/mo less ($1,663 vs $2,222)
Homes cost $110k less ($494,700 vs $604,300)
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (3.9%)
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Temecula by $22,982/yr
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Temecula, CA
Pros
58% less violent crime than Beaverton
Households earn $22,982 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.5 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 49°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,222/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $604,300
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 3.9%)
Longer commutes — 36.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Beaverton
Median Home Value
$110k less
$494,700 vs $604,300
Beaverton
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
3.9% vs 5.8% unemployment
Temecula
Median Income
$22,982
$111,881 vs $88,899/yr
Temecula
Violent Crime
58% lower
151.5 vs 364.8 per 100k
Temecula
Summer Heat
4.9°F warmer
July avg high 87.2°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $604,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,222⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $111,881 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min ✓ Shorter | 36.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 14.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 80 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 38.1% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 93.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | Temecula Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 67.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 87.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" | 15.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 | 110,114 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.7 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | 68.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 27.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Temecula's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Beaverton is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Beaverton leads 12 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 12 and Temecula wins 11. 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 Temecula or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $604,300 median home), income ($88,899 vs $111,881), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Temecula, CA are about 881 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.