Bakersfield, California vs. St. Helens, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helens, Oregon is 8.9% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $82,762 in St. Helens, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helens, Oregon is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in St. Helens
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. St. Helens, OR
Compared to Bakersfield, St. Helens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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