Mercer Island, Washington vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 44.0% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,016 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lake Oswego
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Lake Oswego, OR
Compared to Mercer Island, Lake Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower