Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hillsboro, OR
VS
Temecula, CA
🏆 Temecula leads 14 of 23 categories
Hillsboro
Oregon
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,891
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
106,612
Temecula
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,881 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40 ✓ Safer
Population
110,114 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
Homes cost $152k less ($452,300 vs $604,300)
Rent averages $425/mo less ($1,797 vs $2,222)
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (4.6%)
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 87°F
Cons
Median income trails Temecula by $12,990/yr
Temecula, CA
Pros
52% less violent crime than Hillsboro
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.5 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $12,990 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 47°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $604,300
Higher rents — median is $2,222/mo
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 4.6%)
Longer commutes — 36.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Hillsboro
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Hillsboro
Median Home Value
$152k less
$452,300 vs $604,300
Hillsboro
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
4.6% vs 5.8% unemployment
Temecula
Median Income
$12,990
$111,881 vs $98,891/yr
Temecula
Violent Crime
52% lower
151.5 vs 317.7 per 100k
Temecula
Summer Heat
5.1°F warmer
July avg high 87.2°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $452,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $604,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,797⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,222⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,891 | $111,881 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 36.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.4% ✓ Higher | 14.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 | 56 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 80 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% ✓ Higher | 38.1% |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hillsboro SD 1J | Temecula Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 67.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 87.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9" | 15.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,612 | 110,114 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% | 68.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | 27.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.2% | 11.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillsboro's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Temecula's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Hillsboro is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Temecula leads 14 of 23 categories. Hillsboro wins 9 and Temecula 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 Temecula or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($452,300 vs $604,300 median home), income ($98,891 vs $111,881), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hillsboro, OR and Temecula, CA are about 887 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.