Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hillsboro, OR
VS
South Fulton, GA
🏆 South Fulton leads 14 of 23 categories
Hillsboro
Oregon
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,891 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
106,612
South Fulton
Georgia
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,488
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
107,865 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
32% less violent crime than South Fulton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.2 pts lower (4.6%)
Households earn $21,403 more per year on average
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 90°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $452,300
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Cost of living runs 6% higher than South Fulton
South Fulton, GA
Pros
Homes cost $210k less ($242,200 vs $452,300)
Rent averages $336/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,797)
Milder winters — January highs near 54°F vs 47°F
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Hillsboro
Cons
Violent crime (470.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Hillsboro by $21,403/yr
Higher unemployment (7.8% vs 4.6%)
Longer commutes — 32.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Hillsboro
Median Income
$21,403
$98,891 vs $77,488/yr
Hillsboro
Violent Crime
32% lower
317.7 vs 470.5 per 100k
Hillsboro
Unemployment
3.2 pp lower
4.6% vs 7.8% unemployment
South Fulton
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
South Fulton
Median Home Value
$210k less
$242,200 vs $452,300
South Fulton
Summer Heat
8.0°F warmer
July avg high 90.1°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | South Fulton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $452,300⚠ High | $242,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,797⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,891 ✓ Higher | $77,488 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 32.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.4% ✓ Higher | 12.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 ✓ Safer | 111⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% ✓ Higher | 39.1% |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% | 93.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hillsboro SD 1J | State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 54.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 90.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9" ✓ Drier | 54.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 2.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,612 | 107,865 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 37.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% | 69.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.2% | 11.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillsboro's cost of living index is 106.6 vs South Fulton's 100.9 (US average = 100).
South Fulton is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, South Fulton leads 14 of 23 categories. Hillsboro wins 9 and South Fulton wins 14. 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 South Fulton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($452,300 vs $242,200 median home), income ($98,891 vs $77,488), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hillsboro, OR and South Fulton, GA are about 2,176 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.