r/Eugene • u/pataphor_ • 5d ago

Louisville -> Portland or Eugene? Moving

My wife and I (both 30, no plan to have kids) are planning to move to Oregon, and visited Portland for a couple weeks in December as a test run. Loved it even through all the rain.

We didn't get a chance to visit Eugene, but are considering it primarily for:

  • Access to natural sights, parks, hiking, etc.
  • Relatively cheaper than Portland
  • Smaller city, may be an easier adjustment going from KY to OR, having never made a cross-country move before.

Some info about us: - I'm a remote developer, so no need to worry about finding work. - My wife needs to see a healthcare specialist twice a year due to some genetic health issues, and regularly needs to fill some important prescriptions. I saw a comment where this can be a struggle in Eugene, and would be curious about others' experiences. - We plan to stay in an AirBNB for a week or 2 while we find somewhere to rent long-term. Eventually may look for a house, but for now looking to rent. - We love being around nature, and want to be able to garden. - I like to make electronic music (Ableton + Elektron gear). - We are a couple of nerds; we'd be more drawn to libraries/universities than we would bars, if that tells anything.

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u/pataphor_ 5d ago

Yup, no kids (✂️)

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u/ChebaButt 5d ago

I’d say the age range for your peers would be much better up in Portland, especially for meeting other kid free couples! Eugene has a ton of people aged 1-22, a drought of people aged 25-40, and a plethora aged 40-90. It’s really a place for people who want a more laidback, less infrastructure lifestyle

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u/El_Bistro 5d ago

Like everyone I know is 25-40 in Eugene. Where are you looking? On college hill?

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u/EnthusiasmBroad5496 5d ago

I play in a basketball league as a 45 year old, believe me there are a plethora of 25-40 years olds unfortunately for me and my greying beard