Merlin, Oregon vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 18.7% more expensive than Merlin, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $59,358 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Merlin, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Merlin, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Bend
than in Merlin, Oregon
Merlin, OR vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Merlin, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher