St. Helens, Oregon vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 31.0% more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $98,246 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to St. Helens, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher