Cary, North Carolina vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 15.2% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,070 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Bend
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Cary, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher