Salinas, California vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 35.7% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $32,171 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Salinas, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower