Yelm, Washington vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 18.7% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $284,532 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Yelm, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower