Comparator
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Comparing (2/2)
Eugene wins on jobs, schools, safety and walkability; Salem wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, income and sunshine.
| Metric | Eugene OR | Salem OR |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,402 | $1,400 (better) |
| Median home | $460k | $417k (better) |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 113 | 108 (better) |
| Median income | $66,562 | $75,487 (better) |
| Unemployment | 4.9% (better) | 5% |
| School rating | 7.5/10 (better) | 3.5/10 |
| Violent crime / 1k | 3.5 (better) | 4.2 |
| Property crime / 1k | 28.4 | 23.7 (better) |
| Walk score | 49 (better) | 45 |
| Sunny days | 154 | 164 (better) |
| Summer temp | 84°F | 84°F |
| Winter temp | 41°F | 41°F |
| Rainfall | 40.8 in | 40.1 in |
| Population | 179,591 | 178,865 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 43 | 55 |
| % Black | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| % Hispanic | 11.7% | 25.4% |
| % Asian | 4% | 3.6% |
Green marks the better value in each row.