Corvallis, OR vs Eugene, OR

Corvallis, OR and Eugene, OR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.1% difference in their overall index. Corvallis scores 117 while Eugene scores 113 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Corvallis is $1,342/month compared to $1,347/month in Eugene — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Corvallis has cheaper rent, Eugene actually has lower median home values ($435,400 vs $480,600).

Median household income in Corvallis is $63,807 compared to $63,836 in Eugene. Looking at affordability, residents of Corvallis spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Eugene.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 53.1°F). Corvallis receives more rainfall at 41.5" per year compared to 40.8" in Eugene.