Cities Similar to Bend, OR
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Bend, OR
1. Bellingham, WA
94,720 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$639K
Rent estimate
$1,485/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Everett, WA
111,180 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$596K
Rent estimate
$1,850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Federal Way, WA
97,701 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$575K
Rent estimate
$1,935/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Corvallis, OR
61,087 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$535K
Rent estimate
$1,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Hillsboro, OR
107,730 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$524K
Rent estimate
$1,850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Marysville, WA
72,916 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$606K
Rent estimate
$1,925/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Beaverton, OR
96,945 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$477K
Rent estimate
$1,640/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Kent, WA
133,378 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$659K
Rent estimate
$2,020/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Tigard, OR
55,590 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$597K
Rent estimate
$1,700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Gresham, OR
110,685 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$467K
Rent estimate
$1,640/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Bend
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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