San Rafael, California vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 39.6% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $0 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Bend
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Bend, OR
Compared to San Rafael, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower