Lake Oswego, Oregon vs. Meridian, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Idaho is 25.2% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,405 in Meridian, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Idaho is cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Meridian
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs. Meridian, ID
Compared to Lake Oswego, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower