Salary Comparison
Separating: Eugene vs Orange
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eugene, OR
$48,007/yr
Orange, CA
$61,550/yr
Our recommendation: Eugene, OR
Eugene offers $31 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Eugene
Orange
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,007
$61,550
$13,543
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,920
$3,744
$824
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
128
-32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$3,432
$855
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$2,150
$670
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$343
$312
+$31
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.13×
1.09×
+0.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.