Bend, CA Cost of Living


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Bend cost of living score
100.8
More expensive
0.8% higher
than the US average
32.8% lower
than the California average
Bend, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.8% higher than the U.S. average and 32.8% higher than the average for California.

Bend, CA

Housing costs in Bend?
A typical home costs $432,900, which is 28.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.0% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bend costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 90.3% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Bend?
To live comfortably in Bend, California, a minimum annual income of $82,800 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bend?
Bend, CA is known for being an expensive place to live. The cost of living is 33% higher than the national average, and housing costs are especially high, with the median home price in Bend being more than double the national average. However, salaries tend to be slightly higher as well, making it easier for people to afford their expenses. Despite the high cost of living, Bend offers a great quality of life with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities and a vibrant culture.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBendCaliforniaUnited States
  100.8149.9100.0
  98.5105.1100
  119.598.3100.0
  153.5234.8100.0
  $432,900$733,500$338,100
  111.1%102.4%100.0%
  90.4133.1100.0
  109.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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