| | Bend, OR | Blaine, MN | United States |
| Overall | 127.0 | 104.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.2 | 101.5 | 100 |
| Health | 97.9 | 74.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 217.4 | 112.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $666,200 | $326,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,360.0% | 10,080.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.6 | 109.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 135.5 | 131.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I've lived in Blaine since 2016 and this city is growing rapidly and has become Anoka County's most populous city currently at 65K. It has tons of eat outs, shops, bike More
a peaceful place to live and very lots of friendly people.
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