Bend, Oregon vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 65.6% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $96,034 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Bend, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher