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Los Angeles vs Eugene
Los Angeles and Eugene
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Eugene are under the US rate in this release, 2.6 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Los Angeles to Eugene
In 2022-2023, 354 households filed a move from Los Angeles to Eugene (about 513 people, average adjusted gross income $59,404). 206 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $2,273 in Los Angeles and $1,403 in Eugene. Los Angeles has a state tax on wages. Eugene has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Eugene is 84% of the national level for the same work, against 112% in Los Angeles.
Eugene averages 157 sunny days, with July highs around 84°F and January nights around 34°F. Los Angeles is 284 sunny days, 84°F in July, 48°F in January. Commutes average 20 minutes in Eugene and 32 in Los Angeles.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 354 households moved Los Angeles → Eugene (about 513 people, average AGI $59,404). 206 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Los Angeles and Eugene changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 868 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,750–$5,200
- Container or pod
- $1,950–$3,650
- Rent a truck
- $1,000–$1,900
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Questions
Is Eugene cheaper than Los Angeles after tax and rent?
Yes. Eugene leaves about $915 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $2,273 in Los Angeles and $1,403 in Eugene.
Does Eugene have state income tax?
Eugene is in Oregon, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Los Angeles to Eugene?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.