Poway, California vs. St. Helens, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helens, Oregon is 35.6% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $32,190 in St. Helens, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helens, Oregon is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in St. Helens
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. St. Helens, OR
Compared to Poway, St. Helens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower