Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Goodyear, AZ
VS
Hillsboro, OR
🏆 Goodyear leads 15 of 23 categories
Goodyear
Arizona
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$97,307
Violent Crime Index
48 ✓ Safer
Population
97,542
Hillsboro
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,891 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
106,612 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Goodyear, AZ
Pros
43% less violent crime than Hillsboro
Violent crime is well below the national average (182.2 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $56k less ($396,100 vs $452,300)
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 47°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Hillsboro
Rent averages $86/mo less ($1,711 vs $1,797)
Cons
Higher unemployment (5.5% vs 4.6%)
Longer commutes — 29.7 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (4.6%)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 107°F
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $452,300
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Goodyear
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Goodyear
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 101.2 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Goodyear
Violent Crime
43% lower
182.2 vs 317.7 per 100k
Goodyear
Median Home Value
$56k less
$396,100 vs $452,300
Goodyear
Summer Heat
25.3°F warmer
July avg high 107.4°F vs 82.1°F
Hillsboro
Median Income
$1,584
$98,891 vs $97,307/yr
Hillsboro
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
4.6% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Goodyear, AZ | Hillsboro, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $396,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $452,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,711⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,797⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $97,307 | $98,891 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.7 min⚠ High | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 16.2% | 17.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 57 ✓ Safer | 96 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 48 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 116⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 19.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 41.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.5% ✓ Higher | 90.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Incito Schools (91326) | Hillsboro SD 1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.8°F ✓ Warmer | 47.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 107.4°F ✓ Warmer | 82.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.0" ✓ Drier | 35.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,542 | 106,612 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.4 ✓ Older | 34.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.8% ✓ Higher | 50.5% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% ✓ More | 21.8% |
| Over 65 | 18.0% ✓ More | 11.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Goodyear's cost of living index is 101.2 vs Hillsboro's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Goodyear is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Goodyear leads 15 of 23 categories. Goodyear wins 15 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 Goodyear to Hillsboro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($396,100 vs $452,300 median home), income ($97,307 vs $98,891), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Goodyear, AZ and Hillsboro, OR are about 1,017 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.