What is a pro or con of living in Lake Oswego, Oregoncompared to Chester, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 141% more expensive in Lake Oswego.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Oswego, Oregon copmared to Chester, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Chester, Virginia should increase to $81,481 in Lake Oswego, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHESTER vs. LAKE OSWEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Chester, Virginia vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 63.0% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,481 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Lake Oswego
than in Chester, Virginia

Chester, VA vs. Lake Oswego, OR

Compared to Chester, Lake Oswego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

175.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.2% lower

Commute

45.0% higher

Health

8.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Chester, Virginia vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

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