Bend, Oregon vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 55.0% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $116,241 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bend, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  55.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  3.0% higher
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