Waconia, Minnesota vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 18.7% more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,358 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Bend
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Waconia, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower