Salem, Oregon vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 54.7% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $52,594 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Lake Oswego
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Lake Oswego, OR
Compared to Salem, Lake Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher