Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hillsboro, OR
VS
Shreveport, LA
🏆 Shreveport leads 13 of 23 categories
Hillsboro
Oregon
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,891 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
106,612
Shreveport
Louisiana
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
87.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$45,967
Violent Crime Index
323⚠ High
Population
186,183 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
Households earn $52,924 more per year on average
74% less violent crime than Shreveport
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.6 pts lower (4.6%)
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 94°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $452,300
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Cost of living runs 20% higher than Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
Pros
Homes cost $283k less ($168,900 vs $452,300)
Rent averages $852/mo less ($945 vs $1,797)
20% cheaper overall cost of living than Hillsboro
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 87.1)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Hillsboro by $52,924/yr
Violent crime (1228.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3990.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (9.2% vs 4.6%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hillsboro
Median Income
$52,924
$98,891 vs $45,967/yr
Hillsboro
Violent Crime
74% lower
317.7 vs 1228.5 per 100k
Hillsboro
Unemployment
4.6 pp lower
4.6% vs 9.2% unemployment
Shreveport
Cost of Living
20% cheaper
COL index 87.1 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Shreveport
Median Home Value
$283k less
$168,900 vs $452,300
Shreveport
Summer Heat
12.2°F warmer
July avg high 94.3°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | Shreveport, LA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 87.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $452,300⚠ High | $168,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,797⚠ High | $945 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,891 ✓ Higher | $45,967 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 9.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min | 19.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.4% ✓ Higher | 4.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 ✓ Safer | 270⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 323⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer | 190⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | B- (94) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 | 15.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% ✓ Higher | 26.6% |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% ✓ Higher | 87.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hillsboro SD 1J | Caddo Parish |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 58.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 94.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9" ✓ Drier | 51.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.9" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,612 | 186,183 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 37.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% | 53.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | 23.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.2% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillsboro's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Shreveport's 87.1 (US average = 100).
Shreveport is 20% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Shreveport leads 13 of 23 categories. Hillsboro wins 10 and Shreveport wins 13. 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 Shreveport or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($452,300 vs $168,900 median home), income ($98,891 vs $45,967), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hillsboro, OR and Shreveport, LA are about 1,792 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.