Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Oswego, Oregon vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 74.5% more expensive than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $130,871 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Lake Oswego, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  57.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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