Monroe, Washington vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 31.4% cheaper than Monroe, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,481 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Monroe, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Monroe, Washington
Monroe, WA vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Monroe, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower