| | Bend, OR | Indianapolis, IN | United States |
| Overall | 127.0 | 85.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.2 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Health | 97.9 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 217.4 | 62.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $666,200 | $221,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,360.0% | 9,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.6 | 90.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 135.5 | 103.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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