Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Oswego, Oregon vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 50.3% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,225 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lake Oswego, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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