Lake Oswego, Oregon vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 27.7% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,143 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Chico
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Lake Oswego, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower