Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Quincy, MA
🏆 Eugene leads 14 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
176,755 ✓ Larger
Quincy
Massachusetts
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,668 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
88
Population
100,981
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $632/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,901)
Homes cost $157k less ($406,000 vs $563,200)
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Quincy
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 38°F
Cons
Median income trails Quincy by $29,187/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Quincy, MA
Pros
Households earn $29,187 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,901/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $563,200
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Longer commutes — 33.9 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Eugene
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 103.8 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Eugene
Violent Crime
5% lower
317.9 vs 335.1 per 100k
Eugene
Median Home Value
$157k less
$406,000 vs $563,200
Quincy
Median Income
$29,187
$90,668 vs $61,481/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High ✓ Lower | $563,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,901⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $90,668 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 6.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 33.9 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 88 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 63 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) | A (119) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 | 13.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% | 46.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 89.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | Quincy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F ✓ Warmer | 37.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F ✓ Warmer | 83.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" ✓ Drier | 52.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 50.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 ✓ Larger | 100,981 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 38.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% ✓ Higher | 43.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% ✓ More | 15.0% |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 16.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Quincy's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Eugene is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Eugene leads 14 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 14 and Quincy wins 9. 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 Quincy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $563,200 median home), income ($61,481 vs $90,668), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Quincy, MA are about 2,585 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.