Chicago, Illinois vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 47.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,743 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Lake Oswego
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lake Oswego, OR
Compared to Chicago, Lake Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% higher
      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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher