Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Gilbert, AZ
🏆 Gilbert leads 19 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
176,755
Gilbert
Arizona
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$115,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
267,267 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $570/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,839)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 104°F
Homes cost $48k less ($406,000 vs $454,300)
Cons
Median income trails Gilbert by $53,698/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 3.5%)
Gilbert, AZ
Pros
Households earn $53,698 more per year on average
58% less violent crime than Eugene
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.6 pts lower (3.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (132.2 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,839/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $454,300
Hot summers — July highs average 104°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Eugene
Median Home Value
$48k less
$406,000 vs $454,300
Gilbert
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 102.5 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Gilbert
Median Income
$53,698
$115,179 vs $61,481/yr
Gilbert
Violent Crime
58% lower
132.2 vs 317.9 per 100k
Gilbert
Unemployment
3.6 pp lower
3.5% vs 7.1% unemployment
Gilbert
Summer Heat
20.2°F warmer
July avg high 104.2°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Gilbert, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High | 102.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High ✓ Lower | $454,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,839⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $115,179 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 3.5% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 26.7 min |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 20.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 39 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 35 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 46 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) | A- (110) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 | 16.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% | 47.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% | 96.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | Gilbert Unified District (4239) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 65.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 104.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" | 8.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 | 267,267 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 35.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 74.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 29.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Gilbert's 102.5 (US average = 100).
Gilbert is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Gilbert leads 19 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 4 and Gilbert wins 19. 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 Eugene to Gilbert or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $454,300 median home), income ($61,481 vs $115,179), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Gilbert, AZ are about 961 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.