Bend vs Reno
Two markets on the list for people leaving LA. Here's how they stack up on price, pace and taxes, measured against what a typical LA home sells for.
| Bend, OR | Reno, NV | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $778K | $584K |
| Median single-family | $800K | $650K |
| Median condo | $359K | $280K |
| Median $/sq ft | $400 | $330 |
| Median days on market | 21 | 38 |
| Avg sale-to-list | 99.2% | 99.1% |
| Sq ft for $1M (at median $/sq ft) | 2,500 | 3,030 |
| Californians who moved to the state (2024) | 31,500 | 53,289 |
Redfin Data Center, May 2026, all residential unless noted. Typical LA County zip for reference: $904K median, $588/sq ft, 44 median days on market. Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024, estimates with margins of error.
The short version
Reno is the less expensive of the two at the median, about $584K versus $778K in Bend, roughly 25% less (Redfin, May 2026). $1 million covers roughly 3,030 square feet in Reno at the median price per square foot, versus about 2,500 in Bend. Bend homes have been moving faster, 21 median days on market versus 38 in Reno. Oregon has a progressive income tax with a top rate of 9.9%. Nevada has no personal income tax. In 2024 about 32,000 Californians moved to Oregon and about 53,000 to Nevada (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024).
Taxes
Bend: Progressive, top rate 9.9%. Reno: None (Nevada has no personal income tax). Property tax, insurance and HOA costs vary by address in both places and can matter as much as income tax, so price them for any specific home.
Go deeper
Read the full guides: moving from LA to Bend and moving from LA to Reno.
Common questions
Is Bend or Reno cheaper?
Reno had the lower median sale price, about $584K versus $778K in Bend (Redfin, May 2026), roughly 25% less at the median.
Which has lower state income tax, Bend or Reno?
Reno has the lower state income tax. Nevada has no personal income tax. By comparison, Oregon has a progressive income tax with a top rate of 9.9%. Rates change, so confirm with each state and a CPA.
What does $1 million buy in Bend vs Reno?
At the median price per square foot, $1 million works out to roughly 2,500 square feet in Bend and 3,030 in Reno, versus about 1,700 at the LA median. A rough illustration, not a listing.
