Portage, Michigan vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 47.5% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,764 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Bend
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Portage, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher