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Is The Dalles, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,13635% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,529about $5,627/month · 22% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$360,8008% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,440 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Oregon. It is number 8 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

The Dalles
$1,136
Troutdale
$2,289
Coos Bay
$1,360
Four Corners
$1,924
Oak Grove
$2,050
Pendleton
$1,252
Dallas
$1,443

How much do households earn in The Dalles?

Under $25k
17.7%
$25k–50k
26.7%
$50k–100k
31.5%
$100k–150k
15.0%
$150k+
6.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in The Dalles

SizeThe DallesU.S. average
Studio$983$1,338
1 bedroom$901$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,085$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,519$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,893$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is The Dalles overall?

Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
109
Goods (food, clothes…)
105
Utilities
107
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for The Dalles, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in The Dalles

🏛️ Property tax$3,030a year · 0.84% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$100a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in The Dalles

Commute to work16.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in The Dalles?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,367 a month less.

Renting
$1,136
Owning
$2,503

Owning assumes a typical $360,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,080 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in The Dalles, OR?

Renting in The Dalles costs a median of about $1,136 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

How much do I need to make to live in The Dalles?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,440 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is The Dalles cheap or expensive?

The Dalles is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $67,529. It ranks 8th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in The Dalles?

The median homeowner in The Dalles pays $3,030 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.

Is The Dalles more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Oregon are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in The Dalles?

The median home value in The Dalles is $360,800, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.

15,917 people live in The Dalles. Numbers are typical (middle) values.