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Bend
Deschutes County
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Overall score
Higher is a closer fit.
Bend · Overall
74
Support is the strongest daily-life fit. Weather is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
Bend · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
Bend · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
Bend · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
Bend · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
Bend · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
Bend · Health & support access
Weather comfort
Bend · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
Bend · Getting around & family visits
Region
Bend · Region
Central Oregon retirement market
County
Bend · County
Deschutes County
Last checked
Bend · Last checked
May 30, 2026
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