Potential dealbreaker: Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
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Compare Barcelona vs Eugene on cost, climate, safety, and daily life
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Comparison Matrix
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | N/A | 163,460 |
| Center Elevation | 144 ft(44 m) | 430 ft(131 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | N/A | $461,397 |
| Median Rent | N/A | $1,947 |
| Median Income | N/A | $61,481 |
| Rent Burden | N/A | 38% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 334 days/yr | 275 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 88°F | 64°F |
| Avg. Low | 74°F | 44°F |
| Comfort Score | 65/100Good | 72/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 9°F | 38°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 105"(267 cm) | 52"(132 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 15"(38 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 312024 modeled avg · 0 days > 100 | Typical: 322024 modeled avg · 0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Transit Score | N/A | 59 |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 68 / 100 |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.6/10 |
| Internet Access | Developing Broadband (developing) | Fiber: 7%Cable: 94% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | N/A | 35.2 years |
| College Educated | N/A | 44% |
| Remote Workers | N/A | 14% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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