What is a pro or con of living in Lake Oswego, Oregoncompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Transportation is 5% more expensive in Lake Oswego.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Oswego, Oregon copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $185,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California should increase to $187,726 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.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. LAKE OSWEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 1.5% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $187,726 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
5% more expensive in Lake Oswego
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Lake Oswego, OR

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Oswego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

25.4% lower

Commute

5.6% higher

Health

2.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

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