Salary Comparison
Riggers: Bend vs Meridian
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bend, OR
$73,701/yr
Meridian, ID
$102,860/yr
Our recommendation: Meridian, ID
Meridian offers $1,963 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bend
Meridian
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$73,701
$102,860
$29,159
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,484
$6,257
$1,773
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
97
+11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$2,608
+$190
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,520
+$90
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,686
$3,649
$1,963
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.60×
2.40×
-0.80×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-2
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.