Anchorage, Alaska vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 13.2% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $181,103 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Bend
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Anchorage, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower