Palm Desert, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 6.3% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $154,158 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Bend
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Palm Desert, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower