Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Compton, CA
VS
Hillsboro, OR
🏆 Hillsboro leads 17 of 23 categories
Compton
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,728
Violent Crime Index
335⚠ High
Population
94,822
Hillsboro
Oregon
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,891 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
106,612 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Compton, CA
Pros
Rent averages $333/mo less ($1,464 vs $1,797)
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Hillsboro by $29,163/yr
Violent crime (1271.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (3145.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
75% less violent crime than Compton
Households earn $29,163 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.3 pts lower (4.6%)
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Compton
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Hillsboro
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Hillsboro
Median Income
$29,163
$98,891 vs $69,728/yr
Hillsboro
Violent Crime
75% lower
317.7 vs 1271.7 per 100k
Hillsboro
Median Home Value
$37k less
$452,300 vs $489,400
Hillsboro
Unemployment
3.3 pp lower
4.6% vs 7.9% unemployment
Hillsboro
Summer Heat
4.9°F warmer
July avg high 82.1°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Compton, CA | Hillsboro, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $489,400⚠ High | $452,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,464⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,797⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $98,891 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 3.3% | 17.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 261⚠ High | 96 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 335⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 150⚠ High | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (77) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 19.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.4% | 41.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 63.8% | 90.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Compton Unified | Hillsboro SD 1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 47.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 82.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 35.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,822 | 106,612 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 34.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.4% ✓ Higher | 50.5% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% ✓ More | 21.8% |
| Over 65 | 10.4% | 11.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Compton's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Hillsboro's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Hillsboro is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hillsboro leads 17 of 23 categories. Compton wins 6 and Hillsboro wins 17. 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 Compton to Hillsboro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($489,400 vs $452,300 median home), income ($69,728 vs $98,891), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Compton, CA and Hillsboro, OR are about 841 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.