Dallas, OR vs Redmond, OR

Dallas is moderately more affordable than Redmond, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Dallas scores 101 compared to 117 for Redmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redmond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dallas is $1,184/month compared to $1,479/month in Redmond — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dallas is more affordable at $355,700 median vs $435,000.

Median household income in Dallas is $65,647 compared to $79,789 in Redmond (-17.7%). While Redmond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dallas spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Redmond.

Climate-wise, Dallas is notably warmer with an average of 54.1°F compared to 48.9°F in Redmond. Dallas receives more rainfall at 40.1" per year compared to 8.5" in Redmond.