South St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 40.4% more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $168,513 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in South St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Bend
than in South St. Paul, Minnesota
South St. Paul, MN vs. Bend, OR
Compared to South St. Paul, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower