Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 46.7% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $171,644 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Bend
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Grand Rapids, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher