Bend, Oregon vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 14.8% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,647 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Olympia
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Bend, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower