Lake Oswego, Oregon vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 25.5% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,247 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Lake Oswego, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher