Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Springfield is 19% more affordable than Bend. A $75,000 salary in Bend is equivalent to $60,795 in Springfield.
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 Springfield sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Bend costs $580,000 compared to $230,000 in Springfield, a difference of $350,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Bend versus $1,200 in Springfield.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Bend scores 106 while Springfield scores 104.
Healthcare costs in Bend (106) are lower than Springfield (114).
Median household income in Bend is $68,234 compared to $41,612 in Springfield. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Springfield.
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