Modesto, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 14.3% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $42,281 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Bend
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Modesto, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher