Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Gilbert is 16% more affordable than Bend. A $75,000 salary in Bend is equivalent to $63,068 in Gilbert.
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 Gilbert sits at 128 (national average = 100). The median home in Bend costs $580,000 compared to $470,000 in Gilbert, a difference of $110,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Bend versus $1,700 in Gilbert.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Bend scores 106 while Gilbert scores 100.
Healthcare costs in Bend (106) are higher than Gilbert (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Bend is $68,234 compared to $94,518 in Gilbert. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Gilbert.
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