If you're thinking about moving from the Bay Area to Bend, some of the biggest adjustments may be the everyday ones.
Bend is really compact. You can get almost anywhere pretty quickly, traffic is relatively light, and you'll encounter a remarkable number of roundabouts anywhere you go.
Your housing dollar may go further. You may find more house and more land for your money, although you'll also have considerably fewer homes to choose from.
Nature is incredibly close. The forest, river, trails, mountains, skiing and lakes aren't far-off weekend destinations. They can easily become part of everyday life.
The weather may surprise you. There's lots of sunshine, snow in the...