Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bridgeport, CT
VS
Eugene, OR
🏆 Eugene leads 16 of 23 categories
Bridgeport
Connecticut
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$54,440
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High
Population
148,470
Eugene
Oregon
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,481 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
176,755 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bridgeport, CT
Pros
Homes cost $179k less ($227,200 vs $406,000)
Smaller class sizes — 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Eugene by $7,041/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 7.1%)
Longer commutes — 28.9 min average each way
Higher rents — median is $1,369/mo
Eugene, OR
Pros
19% less violent crime than Bridgeport
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (7.1%)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $7,041 more per year on average
Rent averages $100/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,369)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $406,000
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Bridgeport
Median Home Value
$179k less
$227,200 vs $406,000
Eugene
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 103.8 vs 106.5 (100 = US avg)
Eugene
Median Income
$7,041
$61,481 vs $54,440/yr
Eugene
Violent Crime
19% lower
317.9 vs 392.9 per 100k
Eugene
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
7.1% vs 9.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Eugene, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.5⚠ High | 103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $227,200 ✓ Lower | $406,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High | $1,269 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $61,481 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5%⚠ High | 7.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.9 min⚠ High | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.0% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 90 ✓ Safer | 112⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 103⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 155⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B (103) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.7% | 44.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 80.0% | 94.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bridgeport School District | Eugene SD 4J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.4°F | 48.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.4°F | 84.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1" ✓ Drier | 45.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.6" | 2.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 148,470 | 176,755 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.5 ✓ Older | 35.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.2% | 47.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.7% ✓ More | 16.3% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 106.5 vs Eugene's 103.8 (US average = 100).
Eugene is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Eugene leads 16 of 23 categories. Bridgeport wins 7 and Eugene wins 16. 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 Bridgeport to Eugene or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($227,200 vs $406,000 median home), income ($54,440 vs $61,481), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bridgeport, CT and Eugene, OR are about 2,507 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.