Bend, Oregon vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 7.0% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $21,401 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
46% more expensive in Salinas
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Bend, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher