Eugene, OR vs San Mateo, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Eugene
68.8
#1280 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $61,481). Eugene leads in cost of living index (119 vs 249). Eugene leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eugene, OR | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1280) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 177,899 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,062 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.1 | D+50.3 |
D+
68.8 Score
Eugene, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$482,062
Population
177,899
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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