Cost of Living Calculator - Bend, Oregon vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 31.2% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $34,387 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Ames
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs Ames, IA
Compared to Bend, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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