Bend, Oregon vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 0.5% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $98,522 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
73% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Bend, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  73.1% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher