San Jose, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 38.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $61,375 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Bend
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to San Jose, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower