Bend, Oregon vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 50.6% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $301,295 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Bend, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  54.4% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher