Chesapeake, Virginia vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 12.5% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,903 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Chesapeake, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower