Bend, Oregon vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 33.5% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $33,244 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Orono
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Bend, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower