The Dalles, Oregon vs. Creston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Creston, Iowa is 20.5% cheaper than The Dalles, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $47,721 in Creston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in The Dalles, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Creston, Iowa is cheaper than The Dalles, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Creston
than in The Dalles, Oregon
The Dalles, OR vs. Creston, IA
Compared to The Dalles, Creston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher