1 opening at $2,317/week in The Dalles, OR — ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
1 opening at $2,317/week right now.
Prices in Oregon run 3% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103.4 | 3% higher |
| Housing | 108.6 | 9% higher |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 7% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 105.3 | 5% higher |
| Services | 100.3 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,270 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,280 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,570 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,200 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,933 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in The Dalles is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; The Dalles is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Oregon is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Oregon license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.
1 hospital in The Dalles is hiring travel nurses, 1 opening in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.