Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Pearland, TX
🏆 Pearland leads 17 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
176,755 ✓ Larger
Pearland
Texas
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,123 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
124,478
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $353/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,622)
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 93°F
Cons
Median income trails Pearland by $49,642/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 3.2%)
Pearland, TX
Pros
Households earn $49,642 more per year on average
70% less violent crime than Eugene
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.9 pts lower (3.2%)
Homes cost $95k less ($311,100 vs $406,000)
Violent crime is well below the national average (95.9 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,622/mo
Longer commutes — 33.6 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Pearland
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Pearland
Median Income
$49,642
$111,123 vs $61,481/yr
Pearland
Violent Crime
70% lower
95.9 vs 317.9 per 100k
Pearland
Median Home Value
$95k less
$311,100 vs $406,000
Pearland
Unemployment
3.9 pp lower
3.2% vs 7.1% unemployment
Pearland
Summer Heat
9.3°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Pearland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High | $311,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,622⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $111,123 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 3.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 33.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% ✓ Higher | 10.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% | 47.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | PEARLAND ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 64.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" ✓ Drier | 53.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 ✓ Larger | 124,478 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 76.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 28.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Pearland's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Pearland is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Pearland leads 17 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 6 and Pearland wins 17. 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 Pearland or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $311,100 median home), income ($61,481 vs $111,123), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Pearland, TX are about 1,821 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.