Olympia, Washington vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 17.3% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,935 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Bend
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Olympia, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher