Palo Alto, California vs. Eugene, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eugene, Oregon is 75.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $24,792 in Eugene, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eugene, Oregon is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Eugene
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Eugene, OR
Compared to Palo Alto, Eugene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower