Best for affordability: Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, Oregon looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.
What Stands Out
A quick read on this comparison
Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.
Biggest tradeoff: Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, Oregon is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.
Potential dealbreaker: Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
Comparison Matrix
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 106,612 | 343 |
| Elevation | 194 ft(59 m) | 16 ft(5 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $512,632 | $748,245 |
| Median Rent | $1,889 | $2,501 |
| Median Income | $98,891 | $19,524 |
| Rent Burden | 23% | 154% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr | 356 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 63°F | 81°F |
| Humidity | 76% | 73% |
| Comfort Score | 71/100Good | 85/100Excellent |
| Temp Swing | 39°F | 8°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 49"(124 cm) | 18"(46 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7"(18 cm) | 0"(0 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 32 (Avg)1 days > 100 | AQI 36 (Avg)0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | N/A | 93 |
| Transit Score | N/A | 79 |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 53 / 100 |
| School Rating | 5.8/10 | N/A |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Fire Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 84%Cable: 92% | Fiber: 80%Cable: 95% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 34.5 years | 68.3 years |
| College Educated | 42% | 35% |
| Remote Workers | 17% | 7% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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