Charleston, South Carolina vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 19.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,707 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Bend
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Charleston, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower