Bend, Oregon vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 42.8% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $28,599 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Bend, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower