Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
San Bernardino, CA
🏆 Eugene leads 14 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,481 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
176,755
San Bernardino
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,323
Violent Crime Index
236⚠ High
Population
221,041 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
65% less violent crime than San Bernardino
More college-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (7.1%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 95°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $406,000
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
San Bernardino, CA
Pros
Homes cost $59k less ($347,100 vs $406,000)
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 48°F
Cons
Violent crime (897.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2897.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Longer commutes — 28.5 min average each way
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Eugene
Key Differences at a Glance
Eugene
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 103.8 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Eugene
Violent Crime
65% lower
317.9 vs 897.1 per 100k
Eugene
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
7.1% vs 7.6% unemployment
San Bernardino
Median Home Value
$59k less
$347,100 vs $406,000
San Bernardino
Summer Heat
11.4°F warmer
July avg high 95.4°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High | $347,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,319 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 ✓ Higher | $61,323 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 28.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% ✓ Higher | 5.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer | 197⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 236⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 138⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) ✓ Better | C (81) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% ✓ Higher | 12.8% |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 72.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | San Bernardino City Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 66.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 95.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" | 21.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 | 221,041 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.2 ✓ Older | 31.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 48.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 27.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 9.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs San Bernardino's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Eugene is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Eugene leads 14 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 14 and San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $347,100 median home), income ($61,481 vs $61,323), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and San Bernardino, CA are about 752 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.