Columbus, Indiana vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 57.8% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $157,812 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Bend
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Columbus, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher