San Francisco, California vs. St. Helens, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helens, Oregon is 53.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $34,611 in St. Helens, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helens, Oregon is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in St. Helens
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. St. Helens, OR
Compared to San Francisco, St. Helens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% lower
      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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower