St. Helens, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 9.1% cheaper than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $68,206 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Salem
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to St. Helens, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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