Hillsboro, OR
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$69,923
across all roles
Cost Index
103
Average
Avg Rent
$1,620/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
5/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Hillsboro?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.54× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 103 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,484/mo, Hillsboro is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
103
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,620
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,484
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$61,386
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.54×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Hillsboro
By gross annual salary
- $219,909
- $218,788
- $217,261
- $213,390
- $211,025
- $211,013
- $208,873
- $205,813
- $198,002
- $195,581
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,608/mo
- $10,540/mo
- $10,447/mo
- $10,211/mo
- $10,067/mo
- $10,067/mo
- $9,936/mo
- $9,750/mo
- $9,275/mo
- $9,128/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Hillsboro
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.