🇺🇸 OR, United States · #238 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Eugene?

35.8% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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-35.8%
vs NYC
EUR 914
Estimated rent in
142.7
Purchasing Power
Very strong
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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The numbers

Cost breakdown — Eugene

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
64.2 Moderate
Rent
35.6 Affordable
Groceries
74.5 Moderate
Restaurants
67.2 Moderate
Purchasing Power
142.7 Very strong

Estimated rent in Eugene

1-BR — City centre EUR 914/mo
1-BR — Outside centre EUR 686/mo
3-BR — City centre EUR 1,591/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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