Berkeley, California vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 33.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $33,235 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Lake Oswego
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Lake Oswego, OR
Compared to Berkeley, Lake Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower