Des Moines, Washington vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 20.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,000 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is more expensive than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Lake Oswego
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Lake Oswego, OR
Compared to Des Moines, Lake Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower