Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Tampa, FL
🏆 Tampa leads 14 of 22 categories
Eugene
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
176,755
Tampa
Florida
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$66,802 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
117⚠ High
Population
388,768 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Eugene, OR
Pros
28% less violent crime than Tampa
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Rent averages $153/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,422)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 91°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
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 5.2%)
Median income trails Tampa by $5,321/yr
Tampa, FL
Pros
Homes cost $73k less ($333,200 vs $406,000)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (5.2%)
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 48°F
Households earn $5,321 more per year on average
Cons
Violent crime (444.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,422/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Eugene
Violent Crime
28% lower
317.9 vs 444.6 per 100k
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 103.8 on the COL index
Tampa
Median Income
$5,321
$66,802 vs $61,481/yr
Tampa
Median Home Value
$73k less
$333,200 vs $406,000
Tampa
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
5.2% vs 7.1% unemployment
Tampa
Summer Heat
7.0°F warmer
July avg high 91.0°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Tampa, 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 | $333,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,422⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $66,802 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 5.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 24.8 min |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 16.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 117⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) | B (103) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% ✓ Higher | 43.3% |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 89.0% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | HILLSBOROUGH |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 71.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 91.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" ✓ Drier | 49.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 | 388,768 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 35.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 50.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 20.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Tampa's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Tampa is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Tampa leads 14 of 22 categories. Eugene wins 8 and Tampa 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 Tampa or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $333,200 median home), income ($61,481 vs $66,802), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Tampa, FL are about 2,496 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.