Cost of living comparison
compared to
New York City vs. The Dalles Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New York City instead of The Dalles, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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The Dalles
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New York City
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$26.50
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$14.50
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$3.95
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.97
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The Dalles vs. New York City - Cost of restaurants
pay (unknown) more for groceries
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The Dalles
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New York City
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$4.78
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$9.47
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.13
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$6.03
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$7.93
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.11
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.96
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.83
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.08
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.83
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.04
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The Dalles vs. New York City - Cost of groceries
pay (unknown) more for transportation
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The Dalles
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New York City
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.31
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$140.00
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$35,458.00
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$20.44
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The Dalles vs. New York City - Cost of transportation
pay (unknown) more for housing
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The Dalles
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New York City
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$71.57
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$4,447.32
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$3,217.65
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$164.80
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The Dalles vs. New York City - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
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The Dalles
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New York City
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$3,379.10
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$60,882.67
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The Dalles vs. New York City - Cost of childcare
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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The Dalles
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New York City
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$8.50
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$6.50
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$19.00
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$121.41
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$22.50
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The Dalles vs. New York City - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
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The Dalles
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New York City
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$75.86
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$54.45
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$120.38
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$132.00
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The Dalles vs. New York City - Cost of clothing
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