Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hillsboro, OR
VS
Little Rock, AR
🏆 Little Rock leads 16 of 23 categories
Hillsboro
Oregon
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,891 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
106,612
Little Rock
Arkansas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,697
Violent Crime Index
440⚠ High
Population
202,218 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
Households earn $40,194 more per year on average
81% less violent crime than Little Rock
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 92°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $452,300
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Cost of living runs 18% higher than Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Pros
Homes cost $247k less ($205,800 vs $452,300)
Rent averages $791/mo less ($1,006 vs $1,797)
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Hillsboro
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.1)
Smaller class sizes — 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Hillsboro by $40,194/yr
Violent crime (1672.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (5214.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Hillsboro
Median Income
$40,194
$98,891 vs $58,697/yr
Hillsboro
Violent Crime
81% lower
317.7 vs 1672.0 per 100k
Little Rock
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 89.1 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Little Rock
Median Home Value
$247k less
$205,800 vs $452,300
Little Rock
Summer Heat
9.6°F warmer
July avg high 91.7°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 89.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $452,300⚠ High | $205,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,797⚠ High | $1,006 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,891 ✓ Higher | $58,697 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min | 18.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.4% ✓ Higher | 8.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 ✓ Safer | 363⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 440⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer | 248⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B+ (104) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 | 15.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% | 44.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hillsboro SD 1J | LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 50.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9" ✓ Drier | 52.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 3.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,612 | 202,218 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 36.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% | 54.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | 23.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.2% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillsboro's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Little Rock's 89.1 (US average = 100).
Little Rock is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Little Rock leads 16 of 23 categories. Hillsboro wins 7 and Little Rock 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 Hillsboro to Little Rock or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($452,300 vs $205,800 median home), income ($98,891 vs $58,697), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hillsboro, OR and Little Rock, AR are about 1,765 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.