Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
18% cheaper
Henderson is 18% more affordable than Bend. A $75,000 salary in Bend is equivalent to $61,364 in Henderson.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Oregon salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Bend has a housing index of 182 while Henderson sits at 118 (national average = 100). The median home in Bend costs $580,000 compared to $420,000 in Henderson, a difference of $160,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Bend versus $1,500 in Henderson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Bend scores 106 while Henderson scores 102.
Healthcare costs in Bend (106) are higher than Henderson (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Bend is $68,234 compared to $72,238 in Henderson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Henderson.
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