Anchorage, Alaska vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 22.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,903 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Anchorage, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower