Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Henderson, NV
🏆 Henderson leads 14 of 22 categories
Eugene
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
176,755
Henderson
Nevada
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,311 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
72 ✓ Safer
Population
318,063 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $372/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,641)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 105°F
More college-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $22k less ($406,000 vs $427,900)
Cons
Median income trails Henderson by $23,830/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Henderson, NV
Pros
Households earn $23,830 more per year on average
14% less violent crime than Eugene
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,641/mo
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Pricier housing — median home is $427,900
Key Differences at a Glance
Eugene
Median Home Value
$22k less
$406,000 vs $427,900
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 103.8 on the COL index
Henderson
Median Income
$23,830
$85,311 vs $61,481/yr
Henderson
Violent Crime
14% lower
272.4 vs 317.9 per 100k
Henderson
Summer Heat
20.5°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 103.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High ✓ Lower | $427,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,641⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $85,311 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 7.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 23.8 min |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 72 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) ✓ Better | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% ✓ Higher | 35.3% |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 93.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" | 6.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 | 318,063 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 42.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 65.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 21.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% | 20.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Henderson's 103.9 (US average = 100).
Eugene is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Henderson leads 14 of 22 categories. Eugene wins 8 and Henderson wins 14. 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 Henderson or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $427,900 median home), income ($61,481 vs $85,311), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Henderson, NV are about 701 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.