Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hillsboro, OR
VS
Tyler, TX
🏆 Tyler 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 ✓ Larger
Tyler
Texas
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$63,056
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High
Population
106,440
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
Households earn $35,835 more per year on average
19% less violent crime than Tyler
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (4.6%)
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
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 14% higher than Tyler
Tyler, TX
Pros
Homes cost $247k less ($205,200 vs $452,300)
Rent averages $684/mo less ($1,113 vs $1,797)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Hillsboro
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 47°F
Smaller class sizes — 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Hillsboro by $35,835/yr
Higher unemployment (5.3% vs 4.6%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hillsboro
Median Income
$35,835
$98,891 vs $63,056/yr
Hillsboro
Violent Crime
19% lower
317.7 vs 391.2 per 100k
Hillsboro
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
4.6% vs 5.3% unemployment
Tyler
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Tyler
Median Home Value
$247k less
$205,200 vs $452,300
Tyler
Summer Heat
11.0°F warmer
July avg high 93.1°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | Tyler, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $452,300⚠ High | $205,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,797⚠ High | $1,113 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,891 ✓ Higher | $63,056 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min | 20.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.4% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 ✓ Safer | 98 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 103⚠ 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 | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 | 15.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% ✓ Higher | 31.1% |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% ✓ Higher | 87.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hillsboro SD 1J | TYLER ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 57.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9" ✓ Drier | 47.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,612 ✓ Larger | 106,440 |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 34.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% | 54.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | 22.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.2% | 16.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillsboro's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Tyler's 92.4 (US average = 100).
Tyler is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tyler leads 13 of 23 categories. Hillsboro wins 10 and Tyler 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 Tyler or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($452,300 vs $205,200 median home), income ($98,891 vs $63,056), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hillsboro, OR and Tyler, TX are about 1,730 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.