Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 38.3% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $69,170 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Lake Oswego
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Lake_Oswego, OR
Compared to Lowell, Lake_Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower