Petaluma, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 19.0% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $40,525 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Bend
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Petaluma, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower