Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Oswego, Oregon vs Forks, Washington


The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 43.2% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,630 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Forks
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs Forks, WA
Compared to Lake Oswego, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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