Bakersfield, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 27.0% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $116,824 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Bend
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Bakersfield, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower