Homer, Alaska vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 24.7% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $87,284 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Bend
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Homer, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower