Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Naperville, IL
🏆 Naperville 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
Naperville
Illinois
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$143,754 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
22 ✓ Safer
Population
149,089
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $518/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,787)
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
Homes cost $77k less ($406,000 vs $482,600)
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 33°F
Cons
Median income trails Naperville by $82,273/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 4.5%)
Naperville, IL
Pros
Households earn $82,273 more per year on average
74% less violent crime than Eugene
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (4.5%)
More college-educated — 70.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (83.7 vs 380/100k)
Smaller class sizes — 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,787/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $482,600
Longer commutes — 32.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Eugene
Median Home Value
$77k less
$406,000 vs $482,600
Naperville
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Naperville
Median Income
$82,273
$143,754 vs $61,481/yr
Naperville
Violent Crime
74% lower
83.7 vs 317.9 per 100k
Naperville
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
4.5% vs 7.1% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High ✓ Lower | $482,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,787⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $143,754 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 32.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 23.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 30 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 22 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) | A+ (135) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% | 70.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% | 97.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | Naperville CUSD 203 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F ✓ Warmer | 32.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 85.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" | 40.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 24.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 ✓ Larger | 149,089 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 39.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 74.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 24.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 13.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Naperville's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Naperville is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Naperville leads 16 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 7 and Naperville 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 Naperville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $482,600 median home), income ($61,481 vs $143,754), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Naperville, IL are about 1,763 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.