Portland, Oregon vs. Eugene, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eugene, Oregon is 19.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,625 in Eugene, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eugene, Oregon is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Eugene
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Eugene, OR
Compared to Portland, Eugene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower