Chicago, Illinois vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 22.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $183,380 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Bend
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Chicago, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower