St. Helens, Oregon vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 21.8% more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $60,924 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Kent
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs. Kent, WA
Compared to St. Helens, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher