Fairfield, California vs. St. Helens, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helens, Oregon is 16.8% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $97,298 in St. Helens, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helens, Oregon is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in St. Helens
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. St. Helens, OR
Compared to Fairfield, St. Helens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower