Bend, Oregon vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 16.6% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $291,508 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Bend, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher