Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Wilmington, NC
🏆 It's a dead heat — 11 categories each
Beaverton
Oregon
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,899 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
96 ✓ Safer
Population
97,554
Wilmington
North Carolina
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,908
Violent Crime Index
127⚠ High
Population
116,933 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Households earn $29,991 more per year on average
24% less violent crime than Wilmington
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (3.9%)
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 90°F
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 Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Pros
Homes cost $176k less ($318,600 vs $494,700)
Rent averages $450/mo less ($1,213 vs $1,663)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Beaverton
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 49°F
Smaller class sizes — 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Beaverton by $29,991/yr
Violent crime (482.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3514.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (4.9% vs 3.9%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Median Income
$29,991
$88,899 vs $58,908/yr
Beaverton
Violent Crime
24% lower
364.8 vs 482.8 per 100k
Beaverton
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
3.9% vs 4.9% unemployment
Wilmington
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Wilmington
Median Home Value
$176k less
$318,600 vs $494,700
Wilmington
Summer Heat
7.7°F warmer
July avg high 90.0°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High | $318,600⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High | $1,213 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 ✓ Higher | $58,908 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 14.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 143⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 127⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High ✓ Safer | 167⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) | B+ (109) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 | 15.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 43.6% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 93.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | New Hanover County Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 90.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" ✓ Drier | 60.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 0.9" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 | 116,933 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 37.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% ✓ Higher | 45.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% ✓ More | 16.8% |
| Over 65 | 14.4% | 17.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Wilmington's 97.1 (US average = 100).
Wilmington is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, It's a dead heat — 11 categories each. Beaverton wins 11 and Wilmington 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 Wilmington or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $318,600 median home), income ($88,899 vs $58,908), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Wilmington, NC are about 2,471 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.