Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 15 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
176,755 ✓ Larger
Roseville
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $671/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,940)
Homes cost $191k less ($406,000 vs $596,700)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 94°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Roseville
Smaller class sizes — 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $50,784/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 4.5%)
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $50,784 more per year on average
31% less violent crime than Eugene
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (4.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Longer commutes — 27.7 min average each way
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Eugene
Key Differences at a Glance
Eugene
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 103.8 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Eugene
Median Home Value
$191k less
$406,000 vs $596,700
Roseville
Median Income
$50,784
$112,265 vs $61,481/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
31% lower
219.2 vs 317.9 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
4.5% vs 7.1% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
9.6°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 55.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" | 20.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 ✓ Larger | 148,879 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 17.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Eugene is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roseville leads 15 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 8 and Roseville wins 15. 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 Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $596,700 median home), income ($61,481 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Roseville, CA are about 377 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.