Costa Mesa, California vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 10.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $356,355 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Lake Oswego
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Lake Oswego, OR
Compared to Costa Mesa, Lake Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher