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Measure BendOregon, United States Remove Bend Coeur d’AleneIdaho, United States Remove Coeur d’Alene
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.0 6.1
Connector Score 5.7 5.2
Safety 8.8 8.1
Affordability 3.5 4.5
Transportation 6.5 6.5
Car-free friendliness 4.0 6.0
Walkability 4.3 7.2
Things to do 6.2 5.7
Food & dining 4.7 3.9
Places to stay 5.7 5.4
Nature & outdoors 8.5 8.0
Scenic value 7.3 8.5
Family friendliness 5.8 7.1
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.9 6.6
Nightlife 4.5 2.7
Remote-work friendliness 5.0 4.5
Road-trip convenience 6.0 6.0
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 7.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $150 $138
Mid-range $245 $210
Luxury $446 $395
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 130 120
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,750 $1,500
Median home price $729,189 $483,500
Population 107K 58K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Bus
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Bend — 7 h 51 min details
Character
Best for Outdoors, Skiing Outdoors, Skiing
Known for Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Theme & amusement parks, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping
When to go Peak: Summer and winter ski holidays Peak: June to August with sharp weekend and e…

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