Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
Eugene and Manchester have very similar costs of living, with less than a 3% difference overall.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Eugene has a housing index of 130 while Manchester sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in Eugene costs $380,000 compared to $350,000 in Manchester, a difference of $30,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Eugene versus $1,600 in Manchester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Eugene scores 103 while Manchester scores 105. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Eugene (106) are lower than Manchester (112).
Median household income in Eugene is $49,448 compared to $65,018 in Manchester. When adjusted for cost of living, purchasing power is similar in both cities.
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