Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Goodyear, AZ
🏆 Goodyear leads 16 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
176,755 ✓ Larger
Goodyear
Arizona
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$97,307 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
48 ✓ Safer
Population
97,542
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $442/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,711)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 107°F
More college-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Goodyear by $35,826/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 5.5%)
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Goodyear
Goodyear, AZ
Pros
Households earn $35,826 more per year on average
43% less violent crime than Eugene
Violent crime is well below the national average (182.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (5.5%)
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 48°F
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Eugene
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,711/mo
Longer commutes — 29.7 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Goodyear
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 101.2 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Goodyear
Median Income
$35,826
$97,307 vs $61,481/yr
Goodyear
Violent Crime
43% lower
182.2 vs 317.9 per 100k
Goodyear
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
5.5% vs 7.1% unemployment
Goodyear
Summer Heat
23.4°F warmer
July avg high 107.4°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Goodyear, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High | 101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High | $396,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,711⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $97,307 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 29.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 16.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 48 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) ✓ Better | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% ✓ Higher | 33.7% |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 92.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | Incito Schools (91326) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 66.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 107.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" | 8.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 ✓ Larger | 97,542 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 40.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 77.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 22.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% | 18.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Goodyear's 101.2 (US average = 100).
Goodyear is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Goodyear leads 16 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 7 and Goodyear 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 Eugene to Goodyear or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $396,100 median home), income ($61,481 vs $97,307), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Goodyear, AZ are about 943 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.