Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs The Dalles, Oregon


The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 11.7% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,141 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs The_Dalles, OR
Compared to Salem, The_Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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