Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Brandon, FL
VS
Hillsboro, OR
🏆 Brandon leads 13 of 21 categories
Brandon
Florida
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,156
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
114,923 ✓ Larger
Hillsboro
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,891 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
106,612
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Brandon, FL
Pros
Homes cost $186k less ($266,400 vs $452,300)
59% less violent crime than Hillsboro
Violent crime is well below the national average (131.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 75°F vs 47°F
Rent averages $227/mo less ($1,570 vs $1,797)
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Hillsboro
Cons
Median income trails Hillsboro by $27,735/yr
Longer commutes — 28.0 min average each way
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
Households earn $27,735 more per year on average
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 94°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $452,300
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Brandon
Key Differences at a Glance
Brandon
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Brandon
Violent Crime
59% lower
131.1 vs 317.7 per 100k
Brandon
Median Home Value
$186k less
$266,400 vs $452,300
Brandon
Summer Heat
11.7°F warmer
July avg high 93.8°F vs 82.1°F
Hillsboro
Median Income
$27,735
$98,891 vs $71,156/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Brandon, FL | Hillsboro, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $266,400 ✓ Lower | $452,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,570⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,797⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,156 | $98,891 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High | 4.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.0 min⚠ High | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.9% | 17.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 29 ✓ Safer | 96 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 21 ✓ Safer | 116⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.7:1 | 19.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.0% | 41.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% | 90.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | HILLSBOROUGH | Hillsboro SD 1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 74.8°F ✓ Warmer | 47.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.8°F ✓ Warmer | 82.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.1" | 35.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 114,923 ✓ Larger | 106,612 |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 34.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.1% ✓ Higher | 50.5% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | 21.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.2% ✓ More | 11.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Brandon's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Hillsboro's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Brandon is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Brandon leads 13 of 21 categories. Brandon wins 13 and Hillsboro wins 8. 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 Brandon to Hillsboro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($266,400 vs $452,300 median home), income ($71,156 vs $98,891), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Brandon, FL and Hillsboro, OR are about 2,521 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.