Bend, Oregon vs. Forest, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 27.0% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,519 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Forest
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Forest, VA
Compared to Bend, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher