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The Dalles, OR vs Prosser, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Prosser or is it cheaper to live in The Dalles?
- Prosser is 10.1% more expensive than The Dalles.

Which city has more affordable housing, Prosser or The Dalles?
- Prosser housing costs are 20.1% more expensive than The Dalles housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in The Dalles or is Health Care more affordable in Prosser.
- Health related expenses are 15.5% less in Prosser.
 The Dalles, ORProsser, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.5100
 Food & Groceries99.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.5100
 Housing95.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$350,200$338,100
 Utilities85  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.1100
 Miscellaneous97.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Prosser    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I'm just starting to build a new house in Prosser(bungalow style, 1400 sq. ft.) Very attractive small town in the wine country, near tricities in wash. state. My  More

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I grew up here and didn't think much of how lucky I was, until I returned ten years later. After dealing with the traffic and crowding of big cities like Seattle,  More

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