St. Helens, Oregon vs. Bay City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Texas is 29.4% cheaper than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $54,365 in Bay City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Texas is cheaper than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Bay City
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs. Bay City, TX
Compared to St. Helens, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower