Seattle, Washington vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 21.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,994 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Bend
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Seattle, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower