Pella, Iowa vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 57.1% more expensive than Pella, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,793 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pella, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Pella, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Bend
than in Pella, Iowa
Pella, IA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Pella, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher