What Salary Do You Need to Live in Eugene, OR?

To live comfortably in Eugene, a household needs to earn roughly $65,000/year. That's about $5,417/month before taxes.

The Number: $65,000/year

At $65,000 per year, a household in Eugene can afford median-priced rental housing at roughly 28% of gross income.

This is based on Eugene's median monthly rent of $1,492 and the 28% housing guideline. Source: Census ACS 2024.

Eugene at a Glance

Median rent$1,492/mo
Median home price$471,000
Median household income$70,781
State income taxUp to 9.9%
Sales tax0%

Sources: Census ACS 2024, Tax Foundation.

For Single Residents

A single person can live comfortably in Eugene on roughly $40,000/year. That's about $3,333/month before taxes.

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Note: Salary estimates are based on the 28% housing guideline applied to median rents from Census ACS 2024. Individual circumstances vary. Full disclaimer.

Salary Questions About Eugene

The median monthly rent is $1,492. Using the 30% guideline, you need about $60,000/year to afford this comfortably.

The median home price is $471,000. With a 20% down payment, you would need roughly $94,200 saved and a household income to support the mortgage payments.

The median household income is $70,781/year. Our recommended salary of $65,000/year is near the median, reflecting a comfortable (not extravagant) standard of living.