Arcata, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 21.3% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $84,945 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Bend
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Arcata, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher