Tacoma, Washington vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 23.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,861 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Tacoma, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower

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