Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Yuma, AZ
🏆 Yuma leads 13 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,899 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
96 ✓ Safer
Population
97,554 ✓ Larger
Yuma
Arizona
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
93.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,312
Violent Crime Index
111⚠ High
Population
96,314
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Households earn $29,587 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.8 pts lower (3.9%)
14% less violent crime than Yuma
More college-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 107°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
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Yuma
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Yuma, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $308k less ($186,500 vs $494,700)
Rent averages $635/mo less ($1,028 vs $1,663)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Beaverton
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 49°F
Living costs sit below the national average (index 93.4)
Cons
Median income trails Beaverton by $29,587/yr
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 3.9%)
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Beaverton
Median Income
$29,587
$88,899 vs $59,312/yr
Beaverton
Violent Crime
14% lower
364.8 vs 423.6 per 100k
Beaverton
Unemployment
3.8 pp lower
3.9% vs 7.7% unemployment
Yuma
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 93.4 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Yuma
Median Home Value
$308k less
$186,500 vs $494,700
Yuma
Summer Heat
24.4°F warmer
July avg high 106.7°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Yuma, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 93.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High | $186,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High | $1,028 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 ✓ Higher | $59,312 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min | 17.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 6.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 111⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 59 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | C- (70) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 20.3% |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% ✓ Higher | 83.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | Yuma Elementary District (4499) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 69.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 106.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" | 3.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 ✓ Larger | 96,314 |
| Median Age | 36.7 ✓ Older | 32.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | 64.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Yuma's 93.4 (US average = 100).
Yuma is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yuma leads 13 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 10 and Yuma wins 13. 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 Yuma or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $186,500 median home), income ($88,899 vs $59,312), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Yuma, AZ are about 999 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.