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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 16.7% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,527 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Lake Oswego, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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