Bend, Oregon vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.2% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $31,083 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Chicago
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bend, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher