Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
West Valley City, UT
🏆 Beaverton leads 13 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,899 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
96 ✓ Safer
Population
97,554
West Valley City
Utah
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$81,719
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
138,868 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
22% less violent crime than West Valley City
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $7,180 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 94°F
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 39°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $494,700
Higher rents — median is $1,663/mo
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Cost of living runs 10% higher than West Valley City
West Valley City, UT
Pros
Homes cost $161k less ($333,600 vs $494,700)
Rent averages $303/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,663)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Beaverton
Cons
Violent crime (469.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Beaverton by $7,180/yr
Snowy winters — about 52" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Median Income
$7,180
$88,899 vs $81,719/yr
Beaverton
Violent Crime
22% lower
364.8 vs 469.5 per 100k
West Valley City
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 96.7 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
West Valley City
Median Home Value
$161k less
$333,600 vs $494,700
West Valley City
Summer Heat
11.7°F warmer
July avg high 94.0°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | West Valley City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 96.7 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High | $333,600⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 ✓ Higher | $81,719 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min | 21.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 8.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 109⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | C- (73) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 15.8% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 83.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | Granite District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F ✓ Warmer | 38.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 94.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" | 17.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" ✓ Less | 51.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 | 138,868 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.7 ✓ Older | 30.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 31.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs West Valley City's 96.7 (US average = 100).
West Valley City is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Beaverton leads 13 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 13 and West Valley City wins 10. 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 West Valley City or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $333,600 median home), income ($88,899 vs $81,719), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and West Valley City, UT are about 637 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.