Lake Forest, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 20.4% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $79,624 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Bend
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Lake Forest, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower