Chico, California vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 21.0% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $39,476 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Chico, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower