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Quality of Life

Whatever your preferred style of living, you can find it in Beaverton. From luxury condominiums to architecturally diverse homes, the city has something for everyone.

Just as there is no "typical" person who chooses to call Beaverton home, there is no "typical" type of housing. Every family has a different need. For those who prefer the urban lifestyle, the upscale lofts of The Round offer the best of city living without the "big city" pitfalls.

Throughout the city, a variety of condominiums and townhomes offer apartment-style living with the chance to build equity and own property. For those who rent, easily accessible apartment complexes exist in every part of the city. And for the family that wants a neighborhood, there couldn't be more options. From new developments to established neighborhoods, families can find whatever suits their needs - whether they want a small home or a large one, a large lot or a low-maintenance one, a home near schools or a secluded home near the country.

Beaverton is one of the most affordable communities in the area due to its wide diversity of housing. In addition, Beaverton's cost of living is competitive to other cities around the country.

Cost of living index

General Cost of Living Index

Denver

103.5

Portland

110.9

Seattle

118.6

San Diego

141.0

San Francisco

177.0

New York

212.1

Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, March 2005

For more information about the cost of living in Beaverton, visit the Cost of Living by Neighborhood Association.