Cost of Living Calculator - Council Bluffs, Iowa vs Bend, Oregon


The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 60.5% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,359 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Bend
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs Bend, OR
Compared to Council Bluffs, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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