Bend, Oregon vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 0.8% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $181,508 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Portland
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Bend, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher