Bend, Oregon vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 107.1% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $207,083 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Bend, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  87.4% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher