St. Helens, Oregon vs. Goldendale, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goldendale, Washington is 24.8% cheaper than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,611 in Goldendale, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goldendale, Washington is cheaper than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Goldendale
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs. Goldendale, WA
Compared to St. Helens, Goldendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower