Brea, CA vs Hillsboro, OR

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Brea

64.3

#1700 nationally

vs

Hillsboro

69.8

#1169 nationally

Brea leads in crime level (5.8 vs 8.7). Hillsboro leads in cost of living index (130 vs 178). Hillsboro leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 31.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brea, CA Hillsboro, OR
WhereAtHome Score 64.3 (#1700) 69.8 (#1169)
Population 48,479 107,730
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,134,146 $518,047
Median Household Income $120,226 $98,891
Average Commute 31.1 min 23.1 min
Walk Score 50 44
Crime Level 5.8 8.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 178 130
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+34.0