Durham, North Carolina vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 7.3% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,737 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Durham, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher