Elk Grove, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 4.0% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $47,990 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Bend
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Elk Grove, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower