The Dalles, Oregon vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 46.5% more expensive than The Dalles, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $117,168 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in The Dalles, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than The Dalles, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Portland
than in The Dalles, Oregon
The Dalles, OR vs. Portland, OR
Compared to The Dalles, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher