Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Wichita Falls, TX
🏆 Wichita Falls leads 15 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,899 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
96
Population
97,554
Wichita Falls
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
88.9 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,584
Violent Crime Index
92 ✓ Safer
Population
102,482 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Households earn $33,315 more per year on average
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (3.9%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 97°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $494,700
Higher rents — median is $1,663/mo
Cost of living runs 18% higher than Wichita Falls
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Wichita Falls, TX
Pros
Homes cost $366k less ($128,800 vs $494,700)
Rent averages $714/mo less ($949 vs $1,663)
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Beaverton
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 88.9)
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 49°F
Cons
Median income trails Beaverton by $33,315/yr
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Median Income
$33,315
$88,899 vs $55,584/yr
Beaverton
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
3.9% vs 4.4% unemployment
Wichita Falls
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 88.9 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Wichita Falls
Violent Crime
4% lower
350.3 vs 364.8 per 100k
Wichita Falls
Median Home Value
$366k less
$128,800 vs $494,700
Wichita Falls
Summer Heat
14.9°F warmer
July avg high 97.2°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Wichita Falls, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 88.9 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High | $128,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High | $949 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 ✓ Higher | $55,584 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min | 14.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 6.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High | 105⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 | 92 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 125⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 | 15.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 24.2% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 86.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | WICHITA FALLS ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 54.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 97.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" | 27.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 3.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 | 102,482 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.7 ✓ Older | 32.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | 56.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 22.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% ✓ More | 14.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Wichita Falls's 88.9 (US average = 100).
Wichita Falls is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Wichita Falls leads 15 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 8 and Wichita Falls wins 15. 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 Wichita Falls or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $128,800 median home), income ($88,899 vs $55,584), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Wichita Falls, TX are about 1,510 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.