Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Stockton, CA
🏆 Eugene leads 13 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
176,755
Stockton
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$71,612 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
302⚠ High
Population
320,030 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
72% less violent crime than Stockton
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (7.1%)
Rent averages $148/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,417)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 95°F
Cons
Median income trails Stockton by $10,131/yr
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $406,000
Stockton, CA
Pros
Households earn $10,131 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 48°F
Homes cost $24k less ($382,000 vs $406,000)
Cons
Violent crime (1145.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2639.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $1,417/mo
Longer commutes — 32.8 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Eugene
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 103.8 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Eugene
Violent Crime
72% lower
317.9 vs 1145.8 per 100k
Eugene
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
7.1% vs 7.7% unemployment
Stockton
Median Income
$10,131
$71,612 vs $61,481/yr
Stockton
Median Home Value
$24k less
$382,000 vs $406,000
Stockton
Summer Heat
10.7°F warmer
July avg high 94.7°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High | $382,000⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,417⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $71,612 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 32.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% ✓ Higher | 5.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer | 231⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 302⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 126⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) ✓ Better | C- (74) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% ✓ Higher | 18.3% |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 77.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | Stockton Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 58.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 94.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" | 17.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 | 320,030 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.2 ✓ Older | 33.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 51.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 27.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Stockton's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Eugene is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Eugene leads 13 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 13 and Stockton wins 10. 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 Stockton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $382,000 median home), income ($61,481 vs $71,612), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Stockton, CA are about 430 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.