Bend, Oregon vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 27.8% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $255,598 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Seattle
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Bend, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% higher
      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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher