Cost of Living Calculator - Merriam, Kansas vs Bend, Oregon


The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 39.8% more expensive than Merriam, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $104,889 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Merriam, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Merriam, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Bend
than in Merriam, Kansas
Merriam, KS vs Bend, OR
Compared to Merriam, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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