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


The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 24.5% cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $0 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk River, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Bend
than in Elk River, Minnesota
Elk River, MN vs Bend, OR
Compared to Elk River, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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