Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Bend, Oregon


The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 0.5% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,602 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Bend
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Bend, OR
Compared to Des Moines, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% lower
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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