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Eugene vs Bend
Eugene and Bend
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Bend are under the US rate in this release, 3 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Eugene to Bend
In 2022-2023, 399 households filed a move from Eugene to Bend (about 609 people, average adjusted gross income $73,852). 274 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,403 in Eugene and $1,576 in Bend. Eugene has a state tax on wages. Bend has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Bend is 96% of the national level for the same work, against 84% in Eugene.
Bend averages 155 sunny days, with July highs around 84°F and January nights around 34°F. Eugene is 157 sunny days, 84°F in July, 34°F in January. Commutes average 21 minutes in Bend and 20 in Eugene.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 399 households moved Eugene → Bend (about 609 people, average AGI $73,852). 274 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Eugene and Bend changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 121 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,100
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,100
- Rent a truck
- $400–$750
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Questions
Is Bend cheaper than Eugene after tax and rent?
No. Bend leaves about $175 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,403 in Eugene and $1,576 in Bend.
Does Bend have state income tax?
Bend is in Oregon, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Eugene to Bend?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.