Salary Comparison
Computer: Bend vs Las Vegas
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bend, OR
$49,530/yr
Las Vegas, NV
$38,120/yr
Our recommendation: Bend, OR
Bend offers $466 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bend
Las Vegas
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$49,530
$38,120
+$11,410
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,013
$2,319
+$694
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
96
+12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$2,570
+$228
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,470
+$140
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$215
$-251
+$466
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.08×
0.90×
+0.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.