State income tax: Oregon has three income tax rates: 5 percent, 7 percent and 9 percent. Oregon taxpayers can subtract from their state taxable income some or all of the federal tax they paid.
Climate: Cold nights, sunny days.
Overview
Bend is a rapidly growing city in central Oregon dubbed
"a land of extremes and contrasts." Like many places
in the Pacific Northwest, Bend is known for its easy
access to adventurous outdoor activities. While an adrenaline-pumped
lifestyle is certainly available, so is a much more
relaxed one. The area has a formidable set of local
breweries and restaurants, as well as a very strong
local arts culture of museums, galleries and theater
companies. It hosts a number of local events and festivals,
including a hot air balloon festival. Below are the
prices you can expect to pay for various goods and services
in Bend.
Photos courtesy of Bend Convention & Visitors Bureau
Goods & services
Cost
Goods & services
Cost
Home price
$442,674.00
Wine
$7.04
Apt. rent
$603.00
Ibuprofen
$6.10
All electrical
$119.00
Coffee
$4.44
Lipitor
$130.12
Cereal
$3.93
Dentist visit
$85.19
Orange juice
$4.02
Washer repair
$63.37
Bowling
$3.67
Veterinary services
$41.49
Hamburger sandwich
$3.03
Beauty salon
$32.06
Toothpaste
$3.05
Men's shirt
$33.30
Ground beef
$3.56
Women's slacks
$34.97
Frozen meal
$3.59
Phone
$25.00
Potato chips
$2.94
Tire balance
$11.00
Half gallon milk
$1.92
Haircut
$10.40
Dozen eggs
$1.95
Pizza
$12.20
Bread
$1.44
T-bone steak
$10.42
Tuna
$0.87
Movie
$8.57
Bananas
$0.59
Beer
$8.31
Data source: ACCRA www.costofliving.org
Prices are current as of September and are subject to change.
