Lake Oswego, Oregon vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 143.4% more expensive than Lake Oswego, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $121,686 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Lake Oswego, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego, OR vs. West Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Lake Oswego, West Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.4% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher