Zip 97401 (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 (zip 97401), 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.

Zip 97401 (Eugene, OR)

Housing costs in Eugene?
A typical home costs $487,000, which is 44.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.0% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Eugene costs $1,510 per month, which is 0.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,520 and 10.6% more than the state average of $1,350.

Can I afford Eugene?
To live comfortably in Eugene (zip 97401), Oregon, a minimum annual income of $93,240 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Eugene?
The cost of living in 97401 Eugene, OR is relatively moderate compared to much of the country. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, housing costs are slightly lower than the national average, with a one-bedroom apartment renting for around $950 per month while the median home purchase price is just over $223,000. Groceries and health care are both slightly more expensive than the national average, while utilities and transportation are generally less expensive. Overall, Eugene is an affordable place to live and enjoy a good quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEugeneOregonUnited States
  106.6114.3100.0
  101.3100.4100
  96.094.6100.0
  156.2150.2100.0
  $487,000$468,400$338,100
  82.1%81.0%100.0%
  84.6107.1100.0
  124.2108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Eugene
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Over 5 years ago

Horrible, Just horrible. Unless you’re a homeless meth addict don’t even come here. You’ll be stolen from, stalked, robbed, harassed to the point of never wanting to  More

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