Bend, Oregon vs. Plains, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 32.1% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $33,930 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Plains
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Plains, MT
Compared to Bend, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower