Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs The Dalles, Oregon


The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 23.7% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $57,215 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs The_Dalles, OR
Compared to Meridian, The_Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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