Decorah, Iowa vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 55.0% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,509 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Bend
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Decorah, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher