Lived in Eugene, OR for a year, wasn't for me. Sacred Heart Medical Center was GREAT and they're building a BRAND new hospital from the ground up that should open after this summer. If you love the outdoors and the "nature" lifestyle then this would be a great fit for you. Eugene is a medium size town that is close to everything: ocean, forest, ski, and Portland. If I had to choose between the 2 I would def pick Eugene and I had a blast with everyone on the surgical floor there.