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Medford vs Bend
Medford 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 Medford to Bend
In 2022-2023, 135 households filed a move from Medford to Bend (about 191 people, average adjusted gross income $75,637). 90 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,227 in Medford and $1,576 in Bend. Medford 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 89% in Medford.
Bend averages 155 sunny days, with July highs around 84°F and January nights around 34°F. Medford is 204 sunny days, 91°F in July, 33°F in January. Commutes average 21 minutes in Bend and 19 in Medford.
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, 135 households moved Medford → Bend (about 191 people, average AGI $75,637). 90 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 Medford and Bend changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 180 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,700–$3,200
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,200
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is Bend cheaper than Medford after tax and rent?
No. Bend leaves about $292 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,227 in Medford and $1,576 in Bend.
Does Bend have state income tax?
Bend is in Oregon, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Medford 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.