What is a pro or con of living in Lake Oswego, Oregoncompared to Oregon City, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Lake Oswego.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Oswego, Oregon copmared to Oregon City, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Oregon City, Oregon should increase to $59,774 in Lake Oswego, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OREGON CITY vs. LAKE OSWEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Oregon City, Oregon vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 19.5% more expensive than Oregon City, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $59,774 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Oregon City, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is more expensive than Oregon City, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Lake Oswego
than in Oregon City, Oregon

Oregon City, OR vs. Lake Oswego, OR

Compared to Oregon City, Lake Oswego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

6.6% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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