The Dalles, OR vs Woodburn, OR

The Dalles is moderately more affordable than Woodburn, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. The Dalles scores 92 compared to 103 for Woodburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodburn 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 $1,373/month in Woodburn — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while The Dalles has cheaper rent, Woodburn actually has lower median home values ($308,400 vs $318,400).

Median household income in The Dalles is $62,830 compared to $67,469 in Woodburn (-6.9%). The higher salaries in Woodburn partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of The Dalles spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Woodburn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.4°F vs 54.8°F). Woodburn receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 13.7" in The Dalles.