Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Manchester is 11% more affordable than Bend. A $75,000 salary in Bend is equivalent to $67,045 in Manchester.
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 Manchester sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in Bend costs $580,000 compared to $350,000 in Manchester, a difference of $230,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Bend versus $1,600 in Manchester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Bend scores 106 while Manchester scores 105.
Healthcare costs in Bend (106) are lower than Manchester (112).
Median household income in Bend is $68,234 compared to $65,018 in Manchester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Manchester.
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