Novato, California vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 16.4% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $71,050 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lake Oswego
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Lake Oswego, OR
Compared to Novato, Lake Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower