Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Riverview, FL
🏆 Riverview leads 14 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
176,755 ✓ Larger
Riverview
Florida
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,383 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
102,467
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $488/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,757)
Commutes run 16 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 91°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Riverview by $25,902/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 5.6%)
Riverview, FL
Pros
59% less violent crime than Eugene
Households earn $25,902 more per year on average
Homes cost $113k less ($292,700 vs $406,000)
Violent crime is well below the national average (131.1 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (5.6%)
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,757/mo
Longer commutes — 34.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 103.8 on the COL index
Riverview
Median Income
$25,902
$87,383 vs $61,481/yr
Riverview
Violent Crime
59% lower
131.1 vs 317.9 per 100k
Riverview
Median Home Value
$113k less
$292,700 vs $406,000
Riverview
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
5.6% vs 7.1% unemployment
Riverview
Summer Heat
6.9°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Riverview, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High | $292,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,757⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $87,383 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 34.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 17.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 29 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 35 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 21 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) ✓ Better | B- (94) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% ✓ Higher | 32.2% |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 91.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | HILLSBOROUGH |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" ✓ Drier | 54.6" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 ✓ Larger | 102,467 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 36.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 72.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 25.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Riverview's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Riverview is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Riverview leads 14 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 9 and Riverview wins 14. 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 Riverview or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $292,700 median home), income ($61,481 vs $87,383), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Riverview, FL are about 2,510 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.