University Place, Washington vs. Lake Oswego, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Oswego, Oregon is 21.1% more expensive than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,550 in Lake Oswego, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Oswego, Oregon is more expensive than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Lake Oswego
than in University Place, Washington
University Place, WA vs. Lake Oswego, OR
Compared to University Place, Lake Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower