Lake Oswego, Oregon vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 22.0% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,984 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Lake Oswego, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower