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/Dank009 5d ago

From what you said I think either city would be a good fit but I'd try to have a spot lined up before you come out here. May take you longer than expected to find a spot.

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u/pataphor_ 5d ago

Our plan was to spend ~2 weeks in an AirBNB, maybe more if necessary so we can search for a place in person while we're there. I'm reluctant to sign a lease on somewhere I've never seen; do you think that's enough time to find something?

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u/EnthusiasmBroad5496 5d ago

We moved to a townhouse in West Eugene, and found we really only wanted to live in the areas of South Eugene High or Sheldon High. Took us a few months to find a house we wanted, but the market is probably different now, might be easier.