Bend, Oregon vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 40.1% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,954 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bend, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower