Bend, Oregon vs. Penn Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penn Valley, California is 3.7% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,134 in Penn Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penn Valley, California is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Penn Valley
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Penn Valley, CA
Compared to Bend, Penn Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher