Lake Oswego, Oregon vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 10.4% more expensive than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $55,208 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Monterey
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Lake Oswego, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% higher
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  57.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower