🇺🇸 OR, United States · #219 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Eugene

10.5% below the United States average

Ranked #219 of 546 cities · More expensive than 59.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Eugene

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,081/mo USD 811/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,882/mo USD 1,412/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-10.5% Affordable
Rent
-7.4% Average
Groceries
-10.1% Affordable
Restaurants
-9.7% Affordable
Purchasing Power
-0.1% Average

Living in Eugene: What to Expect

Eugene is affordable by global standards (ranked #219 of 546 cities). It is 10.5% cheaper than the United States average, based on 75 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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