Brookings, South Dakota vs. St. Helens, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helens, Oregon is 34.0% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $60,321 in St. Helens, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helens, Oregon is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in St. Helens
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. St. Helens, OR
Compared to Brookings, St. Helens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  128.3% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher