Bend, Oregon vs. Sanford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Maine is 27.3% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,824 in Sanford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, Maine is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Sanford
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Sanford, ME
Compared to Bend, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher