Cost of Living in Dallas, OR
Population 17,214 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Dallas sits on the smaller end of the Oregon city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Dallas sits roughly 14 miles west of Salem — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Salem's $382,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Dallas
The median home value in Dallas is $355,700 — 17% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,184/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,647/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 64.4°F and lows of 43.9°F. Overall, Dallas has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 48 | 52 | 57 | 62 | 69 | 75 | 84 | 84 | 78 | 65 | 54 | 47 |
| Low °F | 36 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 44 | 39 | 35 |
| Precip" | 6.08 | 4.54 | 4.35 | 3.12 | 2.25 | 1.25 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 1.46 | 3.47 | 5.95 | 6.97 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Dallas, OR?
Dallas has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.
What is average rent in Dallas, OR?
The median gross rent in Dallas is $1,184 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Dallas?
The median home value in Dallas is $355,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Dallas?
The median household income in Dallas is $65,647 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Dallas, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Dallas is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Dallas, OR affordable?
Dallas is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Dallas?
Dallas has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 43.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Dallas at a Glance
- Population
- 17,214
- Median Income
- $65,647
- Home Value
- $355,700
- Median Rent
- $1,184/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 64.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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