Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Lake Oswego, Oregon


The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 26.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $442,047 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lake Oswego
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Lake Oswego, OR
Compared to San Jose, Lake Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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