Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 29.5% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,744 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Bend
than in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton, SC vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Bluffton, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower