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Measure EugeneOregon, United States Remove Eugene KentWashington, United States Remove Kent
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.0 5.4
Connector Score 8.3 7.4
Safety 7.5 —
Affordability 5.9 3.5
Transportation 8.5 6.5
Car-free friendliness 5.5 4.0
Walkability 4.2 5.0
Things to do 5.7 5.5
Food & dining 4.4 5.8
Places to stay 5.9 6.0
Nature & outdoors 3.5 3.5
Scenic value 4.8 4.0
Family friendliness 5.0 4.7
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.4 4.9
Nightlife 3.2 4.8
Remote-work friendliness 6.1 5.2
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 6.0 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $140 $135
Mid-range $203 $193
Luxury $338 $325
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 106 130
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,450 $1,800
Median home price $460,400 $649,600
Population 179K 135K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Eugene — 5 h 32 min details
Character
Best for — —
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Pro sports, Shopping Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping
When to go Peak: Around the Prefontaine Classic, major t… Peak: June to September and cruise-season wee…

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