What is the cost of living in Eugene, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Eugene has an overall cost of living index of 121, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Eugene has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Eugene ranks as #55 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Eugene ranks as the #45 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Eugene Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Eugene. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Eugene is 103.
The Groceries index in Eugene is 110.
The Health index in Eugene is 149.
The Housing index in Eugene is 106.
The Transportation index in Eugene is 108.
The Utilities index in Eugene is 113.
| Living Expense | Eugene | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 149 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 105 | 100 |
Eugene Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Eugene, OR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Oregon, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Eugene is $473,231.
The Median Rent in Eugene is $1,402.
The Median Income in Eugene is $66,562.
The Home Value To Income in Eugene is 7.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Eugene is 0.25x.
Eugene, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Eugene Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Eugene Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Eugene Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Eugene Transportation costs vs. Oregon
Eugene SnackAbility
Cost Of Living In Cities Around Eugene
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Eugene. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Springfield, OR has a cost of living index of 111, 0.9x Eugene.
Corvallis, OR has a cost of living index of 128, 1.1x Eugene.
Albany, OR has a cost of living index of 112, 0.9x Eugene.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Eugene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, OR | 61,499 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Corvallis, OR | 59,960 | 128 | 1.1x |
| Albany, OR | 56,839 | 112 | 0.9x |
| Lebanon, OR | 19,344 | 103 | 0.9x |
| Cottage Grove, OR | 10,698 | 106 | 0.9x |
| Sweet Home, OR | 10,078 | 102 | 0.8x |
| Florence, OR | 9,482 | 116 | 1.0x |
| Sutherlin, OR | 8,599 | 105 | 0.9x |
| Creswell, OR | 5,621 | 113 | 0.9x |
| Veneta, OR | 5,200 | 110 | 0.9x |
