The Dalles, OR vs Winston, OR

Winston is moderately more affordable than The Dalles, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. The Dalles scores 92 compared to 87 for Winston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of The Dalles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in The Dalles is $956/month compared to $1,050/month in Winston — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while The Dalles has cheaper rent, Winston actually has lower median home values ($219,200 vs $318,400).

Median household income in The Dalles is $62,830 compared to $53,125 in Winston (+18.3%). While The Dalles is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of The Dalles spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Winston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.4°F vs 55.9°F). Winston receives more rainfall at 32.1" per year compared to 13.7" in The Dalles.