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Phoenix vs Eugene
Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Eugene
In 2022-2023, 161 households filed a move from Phoenix to Eugene (about 238 people, average adjusted gross income $90,248). 193 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $1,403 in Eugene. Phoenix 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 97% in Phoenix.
Eugene averages 157 sunny days, with July highs around 84°F and January nights around 34°F. Phoenix is 299 sunny days, 106°F in July, 46°F in January. Commutes average 20 minutes in Eugene and 26 in Phoenix.
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, 161 households moved Phoenix → Eugene (about 238 people, average AGI $90,248). 193 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 Phoenix and Eugene changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 1,132 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,800–$5,300
- Container or pod
- $2,000–$3,700
- Rent a truck
- $1,100–$2,050
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Questions
Is Eugene cheaper than Phoenix after tax and rent?
No. Eugene leaves about $632 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $1,403 in Eugene.
Does Eugene have state income tax?
Eugene is in Oregon, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Phoenix 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.