Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hillsboro, OR
VS
West Valley City, UT
🏆 Hillsboro leads 12 of 23 categories
Hillsboro
Oregon
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,891 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
106,612
West Valley City
Utah
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$81,719
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
138,868 ✓ 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 West Valley City
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $17,172 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 94°F
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 39°F
Smaller class sizes — 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $452,300
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Cost of living runs 10% higher than West Valley City
West Valley City, UT
Pros
Homes cost $119k less ($333,600 vs $452,300)
Rent averages $437/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,797)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (4.0%)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Hillsboro
Cons
Violent crime (469.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Hillsboro by $17,172/yr
Snowy winters — about 52" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Hillsboro
Median Income
$17,172
$98,891 vs $81,719/yr
Hillsboro
Violent Crime
32% lower
317.7 vs 469.5 per 100k
West Valley City
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 96.7 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
West Valley City
Median Home Value
$119k less
$333,600 vs $452,300
West Valley City
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
4.0% vs 4.6% unemployment
West Valley City
Summer Heat
11.9°F warmer
July avg high 94.0°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | West Valley City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 96.7 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $452,300⚠ High | $333,600⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,797⚠ High | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,891 ✓ Higher | $81,719 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min | 21.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.4% ✓ Higher | 8.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 ✓ Safer | 109⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | C- (73) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% ✓ Higher | 15.8% |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% ✓ Higher | 83.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hillsboro SD 1J | Granite District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F ✓ Warmer | 38.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 94.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9" | 17.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 51.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,612 | 138,868 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.5 ✓ Older | 30.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | 31.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.2% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillsboro's cost of living index is 106.6 vs West Valley City's 96.7 (US average = 100).
West Valley City is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hillsboro leads 12 of 23 categories. Hillsboro wins 12 and West Valley City wins 11. 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 West Valley City or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($452,300 vs $333,600 median home), income ($98,891 vs $81,719), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hillsboro, OR and West Valley City, UT are about 644 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.