Ellensburg, Washington vs. St. Helens, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helens, Oregon is 9.4% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,713 in St. Helens, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helens, Oregon is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
90% more expensive in St. Helens
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. St. Helens, OR
Compared to Ellensburg, St. Helens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  90.0% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher