Portola Valley, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 76.1% cheaper than Portola Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $11,958 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portola Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than Portola Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Bend
than in Portola Valley, California
Portola Valley, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Portola Valley, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.1% 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
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower