Boston, Massachusetts vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 3.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,630 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Lake Oswego
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Lake Oswego, OR
Compared to Boston, Lake Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower