Bend, Oregon vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 259.3% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $747,248 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
459% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Bend, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  259.3% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  613.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  69.1% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher