Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Tyler, TX
🏆 Tyler leads 14 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,899 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
96 ✓ Safer
Population
97,554
Tyler
Texas
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$63,056
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High
Population
106,440 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Households earn $25,843 more per year on average
7% less violent crime than Tyler
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (3.9%)
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $494,700
Higher rents — median is $1,663/mo
Cost of living runs 14% higher than Tyler
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Tyler, TX
Pros
Homes cost $290k less ($205,200 vs $494,700)
Rent averages $550/mo less ($1,113 vs $1,663)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Beaverton
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 49°F
Cons
Median income trails Beaverton by $25,843/yr
Higher unemployment (5.3% vs 3.9%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Median Income
$25,843
$88,899 vs $63,056/yr
Beaverton
Violent Crime
7% lower
364.8 vs 391.2 per 100k
Beaverton
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
3.9% vs 5.3% unemployment
Tyler
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Tyler
Median Home Value
$290k less
$205,200 vs $494,700
Tyler
Summer Heat
10.8°F warmer
July avg high 93.1°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Tyler, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High | $205,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High | $1,113 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 ✓ Higher | $63,056 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min | 20.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 103⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 91 ✓ 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 | 15.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 31.1% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 87.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | TYLER ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 57.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" ✓ Drier | 47.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 0.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 | 106,440 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.7 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | 54.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 22.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% | 16.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Tyler's 92.4 (US average = 100).
Tyler is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tyler leads 14 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 9 and Tyler wins 14. 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 Tyler or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $205,200 median home), income ($88,899 vs $63,056), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Tyler, TX are about 1,723 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.