Bend, Oregon vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 170.4% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $135,225 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Bend, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.4% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher