Spencer, Iowa vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 71.9% more expensive than Spencer, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,929 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Spencer, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Spencer, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Bend
than in Spencer, Iowa
Spencer, IA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Spencer, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher