Bend, OR vs Johnstown, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Johnstown
68.5
#1313 nationally
Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 27.8 min). Johnstown leads in median household income ($120,395 vs $82,671). Bend leads in crime level (4.6 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Johnstown, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 68.5 (#1313) |
| Population | 104,557 | 19,511 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $505,142 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $120,395 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | R+21.0 |
Data coverage note: Johnstown is missing data for 1 metric that Bend has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D+
68.5 Score
Johnstown, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$505,142
Population
19,511
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$120,395
West
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