Novato, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 30.7% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $48,501 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Bend
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Novato, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower