Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hillsboro, OR
VS
Norman, OK
🏆 Norman 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
Population
106,612
Norman
Oklahoma
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$62,849
Violent Crime Index
68 ✓ Safer
Population
127,701 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
Households earn $36,042 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (4.6%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $452,300
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Norman
Norman, OK
Pros
Homes cost $227k less ($224,900 vs $452,300)
Rent averages $793/mo less ($1,004 vs $1,797)
18% less violent crime than Hillsboro
Violent crime is well below the national average (260.2 vs 380/100k)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Hillsboro
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.0)
Cons
Median income trails Hillsboro by $36,042/yr
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 4.6%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hillsboro
Median Income
$36,042
$98,891 vs $62,849/yr
Hillsboro
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
4.6% vs 5.8% unemployment
Norman
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Norman
Violent Crime
18% lower
260.2 vs 317.7 per 100k
Norman
Median Home Value
$227k less
$224,900 vs $452,300
Norman
Summer Heat
10.4°F warmer
July avg high 92.5°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | Norman, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $452,300⚠ High | $224,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,797⚠ High | $1,004 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,891 ✓ Higher | $62,849 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min | 22.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.4% ✓ Higher | 9.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 | 84 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 68 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B+ (104) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% | 45.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% | 94.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hillsboro SD 1J | NORMAN |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 49.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9" ✓ Drier | 37.6" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 4.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,612 | 127,701 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.5 ✓ Older | 31.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% | 52.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.8% ✓ More | 18.1% |
| Over 65 | 11.2% | 13.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillsboro's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Norman's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Norman is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Norman leads 16 of 23 categories. Hillsboro wins 7 and Norman 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 Norman or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($452,300 vs $224,900 median home), income ($98,891 vs $62,849), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hillsboro, OR and Norman, OK are about 1,514 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.