Bend, Oregon vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 63.7% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $135,910 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bend, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  82.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher