Beaverton, OR vs Eugene, OR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Eugene is 19% cheaper than Beaverton. With a cost index of 113 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Eugene to Beaverton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaverton is $1,727/month compared to $1,347/month in Eugene — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eugene is more affordable at $435,400 median vs $543,100.

Median household income in Beaverton is $94,279 compared to $63,836 in Eugene (+47.7%). While Beaverton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaverton spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Eugene.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 53.1°F). Eugene receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 35.9" in Beaverton.