Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bend, OR
VS
Irving, TX
🏆 Bend leads 13 of 23 categories
Bend
Oregon
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,671 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
99,442
Irving
Texas
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$76,686
Violent Crime Index
72
Population
254,962 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bend, OR
Pros
39% less violent crime than Irving
Violent crime is well below the national average (168.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 48.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 96°F
Households earn $5,985 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $576,900
Higher rents — median is $1,649/mo
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Irving
Irving, TX
Pros
Homes cost $317k less ($259,500 vs $576,900)
Rent averages $226/mo less ($1,423 vs $1,649)
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 43°F
Smaller class sizes — 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Bend
Cons
Median income trails Bend by $5,985/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Bend
Median Income
$5,985
$82,671 vs $76,686/yr
Bend
Violent Crime
39% lower
168.5 vs 275.4 per 100k
Irving
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 105.8 (100 = US avg)
Irving
Median Home Value
$317k less
$259,500 vs $576,900
Irving
Summer Heat
11.8°F warmer
July avg high 95.6°F vs 83.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bend, OR | Irving, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.8⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $576,900⚠ High | $259,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,649⚠ High | $1,423⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $82,671 ✓ Higher | $76,686 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.1 min ✓ Shorter | 23.8 min |
| Work From Home % | 19.0% ✓ Higher | 14.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 ✓ Safer | 85 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 44 ✓ Safer | 72 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 105⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.0:1 | 15.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.4% ✓ Higher | 40.5% |
| High School or Higher | 95.9% ✓ Higher | 79.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | IRVING ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 42.5°F | 56.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.8°F | 95.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.6" ✓ Drier | 37.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.6" | 1.6" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 99,442 | 254,962 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.5 ✓ Older | 32.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% ✓ Higher | 37.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | 26.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.0% ✓ More | 8.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bend's cost of living index is 105.8 vs Irving's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Irving is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Bend leads 13 of 23 categories. Bend wins 13 and Irving wins 10. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Bend to Irving or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($576,900 vs $259,500 median home), income ($82,671 vs $76,686), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bend, OR and Irving, TX are about 1,519 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.