Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Brandon, FL
VS
Eugene, OR
🏆 Brandon leads 14 of 23 categories
Brandon
Florida
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,156 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
114,923
Eugene
Oregon
9
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.
Brandon, FL
Pros
59% less violent crime than Eugene
Homes cost $140k less ($266,400 vs $406,000)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.5 pts lower (4.6%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (131.1 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $9,675 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 75°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,570/mo
Longer commutes — 28.0 min average each way
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $301/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,570)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 94°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $406,000
Median income trails Brandon by $9,675/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 4.6%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Brandon
Median Income
$9,675
$71,156 vs $61,481/yr
Brandon
Violent Crime
59% lower
131.1 vs 317.9 per 100k
Brandon
Median Home Value
$140k less
$266,400 vs $406,000
Brandon
Unemployment
2.5 pp lower
4.6% vs 7.1% unemployment
Brandon
Summer Heat
9.8°F warmer
July avg high 93.8°F vs 84.0°F
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 103.4 on the COL index
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Brandon, FL | Eugene, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 103.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $266,400 ✓ Lower | $406,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,570⚠ High | $1,269 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,156 ✓ Higher | $61,481 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.0 min⚠ High | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.9% ✓ Higher | 13.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 29 ✓ Safer | 112⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 21 ✓ Safer | 155⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) | B (103) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.7:1 | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.0% | 44.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% | 94.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | HILLSBOROUGH | Eugene SD 4J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 74.8°F ✓ Warmer | 48.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.8°F ✓ Warmer | 84.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.1" | 45.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 114,923 | 176,755 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 35.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.1% ✓ Higher | 47.8% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% ✓ More | 16.3% |
| Over 65 | 14.2% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Brandon's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Eugene's 103.8 (US average = 100).
Brandon is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Brandon leads 14 of 23 categories. Brandon wins 14 and Eugene wins 9. 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 Brandon to Eugene or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($266,400 vs $406,000 median home), income ($71,156 vs $61,481), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Brandon, FL and Eugene, OR are about 2,506 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.