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The Dalles, OR vs Sundance, WY

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Is it cheaper to live in Sundance or is it cheaper to live in The Dalles?
- Sundance is 10.7% more expensive than The Dalles.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sundance or The Dalles?
- Sundance housing costs are 10.0% less expensive than The Dalles housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in The Dalles or is Health Care more affordable in Sundance.
- Health related expenses are 43.9% more in Sundance.
 The Dalles, ORSundance, WYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.1100
 Food & Groceries99.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock147.4100
 Housing95.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$302,600$338,100
 Utilities85  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock91.0100
 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 Sundance    1 Reviews

Sundance is my own little Mayberry. Everyone is very friendly. People actually speak to you first. It's a cozy little town. At Christmas it has a real Norman Rockwell  More

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