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St. Helens, OR vs Kirksville, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Kirksville or is it cheaper to live in St. Helens?
- Kirksville is 34.4% less expensive than St. Helens.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kirksville or St. Helens?
- Kirksville housing costs are 69.4% less expensive than St. Helens housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in St. Helens or is Health Care more affordable in Kirksville.
- Health related expenses are 30.8% more in Kirksville.
 St. Helens, ORKirksville, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.1100
 Food & Groceries100.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock122.2100
 Housing125.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$131,900$338,100
 Utilities75  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock63.9100
 Miscellaneous102.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for St. Helens    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Poor community with a lo of riff-raff and shady  More

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Over 15 years ago

I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS NOW,COMING HERE FROM THE MID-WEST,AND I AM HERE TO STAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND EVEN INTO THE HEREAFTER. THE BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC  More

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Over 17 years ago

As a transplant from California, I was suprised at first with the moderate weather as I had been told how wet and dreary the Portland area was in comparison. Yes it  More

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Reviews for Kirksville    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

kirksvilles a nice town but too small for this guy. Lived there for 18 yrs and decided to move back to the east  More

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"Hello there!" "Welcome to Kirksville!!" I was born in Kirksville. I lived here for thirty-one years. I know from experience, this small town is a Mighty Great  More

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I am only a short timer here (two years)but have already become accustomed to, and appreciative of,the lack of violent crime. There is no fear of walking alone at night  More

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