Side-by-side
Eugene vs Salinas vs Vancouver vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Eugene, OR53 | Salinas, CA46 | Vancouver, WA52 | Richmond, VA55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 46 | 52 | 55 |
| Affordability | 78 | 50 | 79 | 80 |
| Housing | 17 | 12 | 31 | 33 |
| Jobs | 33 | 22 | 39 | 42 |
| Safety | 49 | 56 | 32 | 36 |
| Climate | 97 | 100 | 93 | 100 |
| Amenities | 27 | 30 | 26 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,100 | $5,138 | $4,520 | $4,197 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,286 | $2,232 | $1,677 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $435,400 | $610,900 | $440,300 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $63,836 | $89,150 | $78,156 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Population | 177.5K | 162K | 192.7K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 34° | 71° / 41° | 81° / 36° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 313 | 166 | 225 |