Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Lewisville, TX
🏆 Lewisville leads 15 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
176,755 ✓ Larger
Lewisville
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$82,006 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
125,028
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $186/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,455)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 95°F
More college-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Lewisville by $20,525/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $406,000
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 3.8%)
Lewisville, TX
Pros
41% less violent crime than Eugene
Households earn $20,525 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.3 pts lower (3.8%)
Homes cost $78k less ($328,300 vs $406,000)
Violent crime is well below the national average (187.4 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,455/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Lewisville
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Lewisville
Median Income
$20,525
$82,006 vs $61,481/yr
Lewisville
Violent Crime
41% lower
187.4 vs 317.9 per 100k
Lewisville
Median Home Value
$78k less
$328,300 vs $406,000
Lewisville
Unemployment
3.3 pp lower
3.8% vs 7.1% unemployment
Lewisville
Summer Heat
11.3°F warmer
July avg high 95.3°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Lewisville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High | $328,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,455⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $82,006 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 25.0 min |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 13.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% ✓ Higher | 40.1% |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 89.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | LEWISVILLE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 95.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" | 36.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 ✓ Larger | 125,028 |
| Median Age | 35.2 ✓ Older | 34.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% ✓ Higher | 45.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 23.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Lewisville's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Lewisville is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lewisville leads 15 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 8 and Lewisville wins 15. 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 Lewisville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $328,300 median home), income ($61,481 vs $82,006), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Lewisville, TX are about 1,594 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.