Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Allen, TX
VS
Eugene, OR
🏆 Allen leads 19 of 23 categories
Allen
Texas
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$121,259 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
28 ✓ Safer
Population
105,444
Eugene
Oregon
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
176,755 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Allen, TX
Pros
Households earn $59,778 more per year on average
67% less violent crime than Eugene
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.8 pts lower (4.3%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (106.4 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 55.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,747/mo
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $478/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,747)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 95°F
Cons
Median income trails Allen by $59,778/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 4.3%)
Pricier housing — median home is $406,000
Key Differences at a Glance
Allen
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Allen
Median Income
$59,778
$121,259 vs $61,481/yr
Allen
Violent Crime
67% lower
106.4 vs 317.9 per 100k
Allen
Median Home Value
$16k less
$390,200 vs $406,000
Allen
Unemployment
2.8 pp lower
4.3% vs 7.1% unemployment
Allen
Summer Heat
11.0°F warmer
July avg high 95.0°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Allen, TX | Eugene, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 103.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $390,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $406,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,747⚠ High | $1,269 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $121,259 ✓ Higher | $61,481 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.0 min | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 21.4% ✓ Higher | 13.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 34 ✓ Safer | 112⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 28 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 155⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (125) ✓ Better | B (103) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.2% ✓ Higher | 44.2% |
| High School or Higher | 95.8% ✓ Higher | 94.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ALLEN ISD | Eugene SD 4J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.5°F ✓ Warmer | 48.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.0°F ✓ Warmer | 84.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.8" ✓ Drier | 45.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6" ✓ Less | 2.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 105,444 | 176,755 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.8 ✓ Older | 35.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.9% ✓ Higher | 47.8% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 16.3% |
| Over 65 | 10.4% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Allen's cost of living index is 103.3 vs Eugene's 103.8 (US average = 100).
Allen is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Allen leads 19 of 23 categories. Allen wins 19 and Eugene wins 4. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Allen to Eugene or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($390,200 vs $406,000 median home), income ($121,259 vs $61,481), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Allen, TX and Eugene, OR are about 1,606 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.