Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 87.3% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,652 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
487% more expensive in Bend
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Fort Dodge, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.3% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher