Bend, Oregon vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 12.5% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $91,885 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Modesto
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Bend, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower