Portland, Oregon vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $178,505 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Bend
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Portland, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower