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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Des Moines, WA vs Lake Oswego, OR

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Are people in Lake Oswego older or younger than people in Des Moines?
- The Median Age in Lake Oswego is 7.3 years older than in Des Moines.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Oswego or Des Moines?
- Lake Oswego housing costs are 39.8% more expensive than Des Moines housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Oswego or Des Moines?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Oswego is 6.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Des Moines.

Things to do in Des Moines?
Des Moines WA lies southwest Seattle popular among cyclists thanks to its many scenic trails perfect for mountain biking or controlling road cycling, in addition to several historical sites like West Hylebos Wetlands Park hosting annual events!

Things to do in Lake Oswego?
Lake Oswego, Oregon is located in Clackamas county offering people a variety of outdoor activities around Cooks Butte or Tryon Creek State Natural Area along with stores like Bridgeport Village Mall and multiple dining spots including Rin Tin Tin Sushi

 Des Moines, WALake Oswego, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,390329,725,481
 Median Income$73,131  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$571,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.66  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Lake Oswego    14 Reviews
Lei · Forest Grove, OR
Hope there are many Republicans in Lake Oswego
Over 5 years ago

I have lived occasionally in Lake Oswego with my sister who married a LO man and found it very sweet. He was raised there by hard-working parents who had fantastic work  More

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Gayle · Lake Oswego, OR
Paradise...we think
Over 6 years ago

Retired in Lake Oswego to be close to family and Live in a beautiful little city. We call it Paradise. We’ve had part-time property in Oregon for 20 years and we have  More

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B · Lake Oswego, OR
From best to worst place I've ever lived
Over 7 years ago

Ive lived here 22 years and it has gone from a charming small town to a congested pass thru neighborhood. People are rude, traffic a nightmare and we hate it here but  More

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