Lake Oswego, OR vs West Linn, OR

West Linn is moderately more affordable than Lake Oswego, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Lake Oswego scores 172 compared to 158 for West Linn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Oswego can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Oswego is $2,031/month compared to $2,006/month in West Linn — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Linn is more affordable at $733,300 median vs $894,000.

Median household income in Lake Oswego is $140,441 compared to $138,526 in West Linn (+1.4%). Lake Oswego does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Oswego spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in West Linn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.8°F vs 54.8°F). West Linn receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 39.6" in Lake Oswego.