Bend, Oregon vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 26.8% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,596 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Bend, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.1% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower