Chico, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 14.7% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $103,205 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Bend
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Chico, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower