St. Helens, Oregon vs. Kalama, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalama, Washington is 0.5% cheaper than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $49,734 in Kalama, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalama, Washington is cheaper than St. Helens, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Kalama
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs. Kalama, WA
Compared to St. Helens, Kalama is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower