Lake Oswego, Oregon vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 18.0% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $82,008 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Lake Oswego, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher