Hillsboro OR vs Marysville WA — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Hillsboro, OR

Oregon · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$522,671
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Marysville, WA

Washington · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$636,601
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Median Age

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Foreign Born

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

White

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Black

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Asian

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Hispanic

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Spanish at Home

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	Marysville, WA	Better
Population	N/A	N/A	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	N/A	N/A	-
Foreign Born	N/A	N/A	-
White	N/A	N/A	-
Black	N/A	N/A	-
Asian	N/A	N/A	-
Hispanic	N/A	N/A	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Per Capita Income

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Hillsboro

$63,691

Marysville

$76,120

Marysville +

Unemployment Rate

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Poverty Rate

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Bachelor's Degree+

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	Marysville, WA	Better
Median HH Income	N/A	N/A	-
Per Capita Income	N/A	N/A	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$63,691	$76,120	Marysville +
Unemployment Rate	N/A	N/A	-
Poverty Rate	N/A	N/A	-
Bachelor's Degree+	N/A	N/A	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Hillsboro

$522,671

Hillsboro +

Marysville

$636,601

Homeownership Rate

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	Marysville, WA	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$522,671	$636,601	Hillsboro +
Homeownership Rate	N/A	N/A	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Hillsboro

355

Hillsboro +

Marysville

383

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Hillsboro

3001

Hillsboro +

Marysville

3409

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	Marysville, WA	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	355	383	Hillsboro +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	3001	3409	Hillsboro +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Hillsboro

32.9%

Marysville

32.4%

Marysville +

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Hillsboro

9.1%

Marysville

9.1%

Tie

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Hillsboro

17.4%

Hillsboro +

Marysville

17.7%

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Hillsboro

9.5%

Marysville

8.8%

Marysville +

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Hillsboro

15.4%

Hillsboro +

Marysville

16.9%

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Hillsboro

10.4%

Hillsboro +

Marysville

11.5%

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	Marysville, WA	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	32.9%	32.4%	Marysville +
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	9.1%	9.1%	Tie
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	17.4%	17.7%	Hillsboro +
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	9.5%	8.8%	Marysville +
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	15.4%	16.9%	Hillsboro +
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	10.4%	11.5%	Hillsboro +

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Hillsboro

51.8°F

Marysville

N/A

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Hillsboro

39.9 in

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	Marysville, WA	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	51.8°F	N/A	-
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	39.9 in	N/A	-

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Hillsboro

9.0 µg/m³

Marysville

7.5 µg/m³

Marysville +

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Hillsboro

55.0%

Marysville

75.0%

Marysville +

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	Marysville, WA	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	9.0 µg/m³	7.5 µg/m³	Marysville +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	55.0%	75.0%	Marysville +

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Hillsboro

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	Marysville, WA	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	N/A	N/A	-

Which City is Right for You?

Hillsboro offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $522,671. On public safety, Hillsboro is safer with a violent crime rate of 355 per 100,000 residents, compared to 383 in Marysville. Marysville has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.5 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, Marysville scores better with a lower obesity rate of 32.4%.

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