Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Hillsboro, OR
🏆 Hillsboro leads 16 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Hillsboro
Oregon
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
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.
Everett, WA
Pros
17% less violent crime than Hillsboro
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $186/mo less ($1,611 vs $1,797)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 82°F
Cons
Median income trails Hillsboro by $21,085/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 4.6%)
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
Households earn $21,085 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (4.6%)
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Homes cost $19k less ($452,300 vs $471,200)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Violent Crime
17% lower
265.1 vs 317.7 per 100k
Hillsboro
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Hillsboro
Median Income
$21,085
$98,891 vs $77,806/yr
Hillsboro
Median Home Value
$19k less
$452,300 vs $471,200
Hillsboro
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
4.6% vs 5.8% unemployment
Hillsboro
Summer Heat
7.3°F warmer
July avg high 82.1°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Hillsboro, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $452,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,797⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $98,891 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 17.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 96 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 41.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 90.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Hillsboro SD 1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 47.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 82.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 35.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 2.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 106,612 |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 34.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 50.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 21.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 11.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Hillsboro's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Hillsboro is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hillsboro leads 16 of 23 categories. Everett wins 7 and Hillsboro wins 16. 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 Everett to Hillsboro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $452,300 median home), income ($77,806 vs $98,891), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Hillsboro, OR are about 172 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.