Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Plano, TX
🏆 Plano leads 18 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
176,755
Plano
Texas
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$105,679 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40 ✓ Safer
Population
284,948 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $430/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,699)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 94°F
Cons
Median income trails Plano by $44,198/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 4.4%)
Plano, TX
Pros
Households earn $44,198 more per year on average
52% less violent crime than Eugene
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.7 pts lower (4.4%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.6 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 58.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,699/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Plano
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Plano
Median Income
$44,198
$105,679 vs $61,481/yr
Plano
Violent Crime
52% lower
151.6 vs 317.9 per 100k
Plano
Unemployment
2.7 pp lower
4.4% vs 7.1% unemployment
Plano
Summer Heat
10.3°F warmer
July avg high 94.3°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Plano, 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 ✓ Lower | $412,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,699⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $105,679 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 25.8 min |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 22.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) | A+ (134) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 | 13.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% | 58.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 93.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | PLANO ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 55.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 94.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" | 40.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 2.6" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 | 284,948 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 38.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 56.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 21.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 13.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Plano's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Plano is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Plano leads 18 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 5 and Plano wins 18. 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 Plano or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $412,500 median home), income ($61,481 vs $105,679), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Plano, TX are about 1,605 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.