Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Oswego, Oregon vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 23.4% cheaper than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,321 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California 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 Santa Maria
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lake Oswego, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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