Is Beaverton cheaper than Dallas?

Yes. Typical rent in Beaverton is $1,663 a month versus $1,931 in Dallas — 14% cheaper. Median household income is $88,899 in Beaverton compared with $63,985 in Dallas, so Beaverton has the stronger local pay picture.

Which city is safer, Beaverton or Dallas?

Dallas is safer on this comparison. Its crime index is 109 versus 111 in Beaverton — 2% lower (100 is the national average). Citywide indexes still hide neighborhood variation, so walk the block you would actually rent.

Which city has better schools, Beaverton or Dallas?

School composites are close: A- in Beaverton and A- in Dallas. Tour specific campuses rather than picking a city on the letter grade alone.

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City comparison

Beaverton, OR vs Dallas, TX

Beaverton, OR versus Dallas, TX is a real move, not a trivia matchup. This comparison uses the same 2026 neighborhood report data we publish on each city page — typical rent, median household income, crime indexes, school composites, and typical weather — so you can see which city actually fits how you live, work, and spend. Typical rents sit near $1,663 a month in Beaverton and $1,931 in Dallas, and median household income lands at $88,899 versus $63,985. Open either city's full report when you want the block-level detail behind these headlines.

Beaverton takes affordability, job market, and weather, while Dallas takes safety. The widest gap is typical weather, where Beaverton leads by 118% — the kind of spread you feel in a monthly budget or a nightly walk, not just on a chart. Read the category rows as a filter: if cheaper housing would change your life more than a stronger job market, weight rent first. If you are moving with kids, weight schools and crime. If you picked a city after one good weekend, use the weather and income rows to test whether that weekend survives a full year.

Numbers below are citywide, not a guarantee about the street you will actually live on. Two ZIP codes in Beaverton can feel further apart than Beaverton and Dallas do on paper. Use this page to pick a city, then use the Beaverton and Dallas reports to pick a neighborhood — and visit in the season you like least before you sign anything.

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Beaverton, OR

Rent: $1,663/mo
Median income: $88,899
Crime index: 111
Schools: A-
Weather: 69°F

Dallas, TX

Rent: $1,931/mo
Median income: $63,985
Crime index: 109
Schools: A-
Weather: 92°F

Rent

14% cheaper

Beaverton rent is 14% cheaper than Dallas

Beaverton

Winner

$1,663/mo

Dallas

$1,931/mo

What this means for your life

Typical rent runs $1,663 a month in Beaverton versus $1,931 in Dallas, so Beaverton is 14% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $3,216 — enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Beaverton still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Dallas.

Median income

39% higher

Beaverton's median income is 39% higher than Dallas

Beaverton

Winner

$88,899

Dallas

$63,985

What this means for your life

Median household income is $88,899 in Beaverton versus $63,985 in Dallas, so typical pay runs 39% higher in Beaverton — about $24,914 more household income a year. Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Beaverton is the stronger labor market on paper. Dallas can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.

Crime index

2% lower crime

Dallas's crime index is 2% lower than Beaverton

Beaverton

111 (100 = avg)

Dallas

Winner

109 (100 = avg)

What this means for your life

Dallas's crime index is 109 versus 111 in Beaverton (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 2% lower in Dallas. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Dallas, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Beaverton. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.

School scores

Neck and neck

Beaverton and Dallas are about even on school scores.

Beaverton

A- · 84/100

Dallas

A- · 84/100

What this means for your life

School composites are effectively even (A- in Beaverton, A- in Dallas). For families with kids this is a warning if you assumed one city was obviously better — at this range the campus, not the city name, decides it. Tour the zoned elementary you would actually use.

Typical weather

118% more comfortable

Beaverton weather is 118% more comfortable than Dallas

Beaverton

Winner

69°F typical

Dallas

92°F typical

What this means for your life

Beaverton scores 118% more comfortable on this page's weather index, which rewards temperatures closer to a livable outdoor day. Typical temperatures sit around 69°F in Beaverton and 92°F in Dallas. Beaverton reads as mild, livable temperatures; Dallas reads as hot, long summers. Climate affects quality of life more than most people anticipate when planning a move. Consider how much time you spend outdoors and whether extreme heat or cold impacts your mood or productivity. Beaverton is the better default if you want year-round outdoor access. Dallas can still be right if you love that climate on purpose — beach heat, dry heat, or a real winter — but you cannot return a city's weather.

Fit check

Who should choose Beaverton

Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access

Beaverton is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 14% cheaper here at about $1,663 a month. Choose Beaverton if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.

It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 39% higher ($88,899), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two — around 69°F. That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.

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Fit check

Who should choose Dallas

Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy

Dallas is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 2% lower than Beaverton (109 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.

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Bottom line

Beaverton vs Dallas, called

If weather is your priority, Beaverton is the clear choice.

If safety matters more to you, Dallas pulls ahead.

For most movers comparing these two cities, Beaverton offers the better overall package.

Common questions

Beaverton vs Dallas FAQ

Is Beaverton cheaper than Dallas?: Yes. Typical rent in Beaverton is $1,663 a month versus $1,931 in Dallas — 14% cheaper. Median household income is $88,899 in Beaverton compared with $63,985 in Dallas, so Beaverton has the stronger local pay picture.
Which city is safer, Beaverton or Dallas?: Dallas is safer on this comparison. Its crime index is 109 versus 111 in Beaverton — 2% lower (100 is the national average). Citywide indexes still hide neighborhood variation, so walk the block you would actually rent.
Which city has better schools, Beaverton or Dallas?: School composites are close: A- in Beaverton and A- in Dallas. Tour specific campuses rather than picking a city on the letter grade alone.

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