Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bend, OR
VS
Roswell, GA
🏆 Roswell leads 17 of 23 categories
Bend
Oregon
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,671
Violent Crime Index
44
Population
99,442 ✓ Larger
Roswell
Georgia
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
92,770
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bend, OR
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (168.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (3.8%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 89°F
Cons
Median income trails Roswell by $40,253/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $576,900
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Roswell
Roswell, GA
Pros
Households earn $40,253 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $98k less ($479,400 vs $576,900)
More college-educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 52°F vs 43°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Bend
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
3.8% vs 4.3% unemployment
Roswell
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 105.8 (100 = US avg)
Roswell
Median Income
$40,253
$122,924 vs $82,671/yr
Roswell
Median Home Value
$98k less
$479,400 vs $576,900
Roswell
Summer Heat
5.6°F warmer
July avg high 89.4°F vs 83.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bend, OR | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.8⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $576,900⚠ High | $479,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,649⚠ High | $1,619⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $122,924 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.1 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 19.0% | 25.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 | 45 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 44 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.0:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.4% | 63.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 95.9% ✓ Higher | 94.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 42.5°F | 51.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.8°F | 89.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.6" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.6" | 1.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 99,442 ✓ Larger | 92,770 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 40.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% | 70.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.0% ✓ More | 15.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bend's cost of living index is 105.8 vs Roswell's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Roswell is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roswell leads 17 of 23 categories. Bend wins 6 and Roswell wins 17. 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 Roswell or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($576,900 vs $479,400 median home), income ($82,671 vs $122,924), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bend, OR and Roswell, GA are about 2,080 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.