Portland, Oregon vs. Bend, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, California is 11.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,222 in Bend, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Bend
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Bend, CA
Compared to Portland, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower