Raleigh, North Carolina vs. St. Helens, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helens, Oregon is 10.0% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,471 in St. Helens, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helens, Oregon is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% more expensive in St. Helens
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. St. Helens, OR
Compared to Raleigh, St. Helens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher