Cost of Living Calculator - Bend, Oregon vs Elk River, Minnesota


The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 19.6% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,175 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Elk River
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs Elk River, MN
Compared to Bend, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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