Bend, Oregon vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 25.6% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,795 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Bend, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher