Hays, Kansas vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 61.3% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $120,977 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Bend
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Hays, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher