Eugene, OR vs San Diego, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Eugene
68.8
#1280 nationally
San Diego
65.3
#1643 nationally
San Diego leads in median household income ($89,457 vs $61,481). Eugene leads in cost of living index (119 vs 165). Eugene leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eugene, OR | San Diego, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1280) | 65.3 (#1643) |
| Population | 177,899 | 1,388,320 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,062 | $994,682 |
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $89,457 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.1 | D+16.8 |
D+
68.8 Score
Eugene, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$482,062
Population
177,899
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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D
65.3 Score
San Diego, CA
America's Finest City
Median Home
$994,682
Population
1,388,320
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Pacific
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