Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
Bend and Bridgeport have very similar costs of living, with less than a 3% difference overall.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Bend has a housing index of 182 while Bridgeport sits at 165 (national average = 100). The median home in Bend costs $580,000 compared to $310,000 in Bridgeport, a difference of $270,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Bend versus $1,500 in Bridgeport.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Bend scores 106 while Bridgeport scores 107.
Healthcare costs in Bend (106) are lower than Bridgeport (114).
Median household income in Bend is $68,234 compared to $48,734 in Bridgeport. When adjusted for cost of living, purchasing power is similar in both cities.
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