The Dalles, Oregon vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 36.3% more expensive than The Dalles, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $68,142 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in The Dalles, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than The Dalles, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Bellingham
than in The Dalles, Oregon
The Dalles, OR vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to The Dalles, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher