Cost of Living Calculator - St. Helens, Oregon vs Albany, California


The cost of living in Albany, California is 89.8% more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $142,340 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Albany
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs Albany, CA
Compared to St. Helens, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.8% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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