Columbia, Maryland vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 11.0% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $105,440 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Bend
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Columbia, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower