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Milwaukie, OR vs The Dalles, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in The Dalles or is it cheaper to live in Milwaukie?
- The Dalles is 31.7% less expensive than Milwaukie.

Which city has more affordable housing, The Dalles or Milwaukie?
- The Dalles housing costs are 39.7% less expensive than Milwaukie housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Milwaukie or is Health Care more affordable in The Dalles.
- Health related expenses are 12.3% more in The Dalles.
 Milwaukie, ORThe Dalles, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.3100
 Food & Groceries101.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.4100
 Housing157.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$365,100$338,100
 Utilities83  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.3100
 Miscellaneous137.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Milwaukie    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Beautiful place to live. Just enough liberals in the Portland Metro area. High unemployment right now but never a great time to buy a house.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Since I moved in March 2014 the cost of rent has increased including all of the Portland Metro area. The Oregon state minimum wage is 9.25 hr and there is no sales tax  More

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Over 15 years ago

Beautiful place to live. Too many liberals in the Portland Metro area. High unemployment right now but great time to buy a  More

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Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 6 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

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