Bend, OR Cost Of Living
Bend's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Oregon
In America
What is the cost of living in Bend, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bend has an overall cost of living index of 126 which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Oregon, Bend has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oregon's index of 119.
The standard of living in Bend ranks as #5,093 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Bend ranks as the #1,325 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
Bend Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
| Living Expense | Bend | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 118 | 100 | |
| Housing | 146 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 131 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 88 | 100 | |
Bend, OR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Oregon, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Detailed Bend Services Costs Vs. Oregon
Detailed Bend Groceries Costs Vs. Oregon
Detailed Bend Health Costs Vs. Oregon
Detailed Bend Transportation Costs Vs. Oregon
Detailed Bend Utilities Costs Vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bend
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond, OR | 31,359 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Prineville, OR | 10,429 | 103 | 0.8x |
| Madras, OR | 6,934 | 102 | 0.8x |
| Deschutes River Woods, OR | 6,305 | 114 | 0.9x |
