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Eugene, OR vs New Bedford, MA

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Is it cheaper to live in New Bedford or is it cheaper to live in Eugene?
- New Bedford is 4.8% more expensive than Eugene.

Which city has more affordable housing, New Bedford or Eugene?
- New Bedford housing costs are 21.1% less expensive than Eugene housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Eugene or is Health Care more affordable in New Bedford.
- Health related expenses are 7.7% less in New Bedford.
 Eugene, ORNew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock111.7100
 Food & Groceries100.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.6100
 Housing140.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$371,700$338,100
 Utilities81  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock89.6100
 Miscellaneous123.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Eugene    89 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

It’s cold and rainy and cloudy most of the year on June it rained and was cloudy every day except 3. The weather is mostly cloudy even if it’s not raining. If you want  More

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Over 3 years ago

Moved here from Austin, Texas about three years ago. I've lived in the Bay Area, California, San Diego, Los Angeles and various towns in Central Texas (Georgetown,  More

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Eugene has its warts, just like any other city. But in my view, the good things far outweigh the bad aspects. What I like the best is the location, right on the  More

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Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 15 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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