Oregon, WI vs West Bend, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. West Bend is 18.4% cheaper than Oregon. With a cost index of 85 vs 100, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from West Bend to Oregon should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Oregon is $1,229/month compared to $1,033/month in West Bend — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Bend is more affordable at $244,500 median vs $361,200.

Median household income in Oregon is $100,695 compared to $75,043 in West Bend (+34.2%). While Oregon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oregon spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in West Bend.