Cost of Living Calculator - Index, Washington vs Bend, Oregon


The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 25.5% more expensive than Index, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,144 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Index, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Index, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Bend
than in Index, Washington
Index, WA vs Bend, OR
Compared to Index, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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