Missoula, Montana vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 19.4% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $16,935 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Missoula, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower