Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Peoria, AZ
🏆 Peoria 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
Peoria
Arizona
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.7⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$86,759 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
67 ✓ Safer
Population
191,292 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $369/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,638)
Commutes run 11 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
Smaller class sizes — 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Peoria by $25,278/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 3.9%)
Pricier housing — median home is $406,000
Peoria, AZ
Pros
Households earn $25,278 more per year on average
20% less violent crime than Eugene
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.2 pts lower (3.9%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (254.7 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 48°F
Homes cost $22k less ($383,600 vs $406,000)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,638/mo
Longer commutes — 29.2 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Peoria
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.7 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Peoria
Median Income
$25,278
$86,759 vs $61,481/yr
Peoria
Violent Crime
20% lower
254.7 vs 317.9 per 100k
Peoria
Median Home Value
$22k less
$383,600 vs $406,000
Peoria
Unemployment
3.2 pp lower
3.9% vs 7.1% unemployment
Peoria
Summer Heat
20.6°F warmer
July avg high 104.6°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Peoria, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High | 100.7⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High | $383,600⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,638⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $86,759 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 29.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 17.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 63 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 67 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 57 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) ✓ Better | B (101) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% ✓ Higher | 34.8% |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 92.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | Peoria Unified School District (4237) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 65.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 104.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" | 10.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 | 191,292 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 41.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 75.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 22.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% | 18.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Peoria's 100.7 (US average = 100).
Peoria is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Peoria leads 17 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 6 and Peoria 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 Peoria or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $383,600 median home), income ($61,481 vs $86,759), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Peoria, AZ are about 915 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.