Eugene, OR Cost of Living


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Eugene cost of living score
106.6
More expensive
6.6% higher
than the US average
6.7% lower
than the Oregon average
Eugene, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.6% higher than the U.S. average and 6.7% higher than the average for Oregon.

Eugene, OR

Housing costs in Eugene?
A typical home costs $458,500, which is 35.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.1% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Eugene costs $1,460 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Eugene?
To live comfortably in Eugene, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $87,840 for a family, and $44,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Eugene?
Living in Eugene, Oregon comes with a moderate cost of living when compared to other U.S cities. Median house values rest around $320K while rent for a one bedroom can range from about $1,000 - 1,500 per month depending on the area chosen. Utilities and groceries remain comparable to national averages while taxes are typically lower than those found in nearby Portland.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEugeneOregonUnited States
  106.6114.3100.0
  100.9100.4100
  96.094.6100.0
  140.1150.2100.0
  $458,500$468,400$338,100
  81.3%81.0%100.0%
  88.5107.1100.0
  123.5108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 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 2 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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