Cost of Living Calculator - Storm Lake, Iowa vs Bend, Oregon


The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 77.2% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,596 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Bend
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs Bend, OR
Compared to Storm Lake, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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)
  296.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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