Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 85.5% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $148,362 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Bend
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Albert Lea, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  407.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher