Independence, Oregon vs. St. Helens, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helens, Oregon is 9.3% more expensive than Independence, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $54,660 in St. Helens, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helens, Oregon is more expensive than Independence, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in St. Helens
than in Independence, Oregon
Independence, OR vs. St. Helens, OR
Compared to Independence, St. Helens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher