I got my first pair this year, and I find them much more comfortable. Basically, there is no real waistband so you don't have this elastic cinch around your waist. Sort of like a big old pair of pants held up by suspenders (OK, maybe a bit exaggerated).

Anyway, I was able to get Performance Elite bibs on sale earlier this year for ~$31. I only got one and haven't seen them at this price since then