St. Helens, OR Cost of Living


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St. Helens cost of living score
114.4
More expensive
14.4% higher
than the US average
0.1% higher
than the Oregon average
St. Helens, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.4% higher than the U.S. average and 0.1% lower than the average for Oregon.

St. Helens, OR

Housing costs in St. Helens?
A typical home costs $411,400, which is 21.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.2% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Helens costs $1,540 per month, which is 7.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford St. Helens?
To live comfortably in St. Helens, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $78,840 for a family, and $53,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Helens?
St. Helens, OR is a small city located in the Portland metropolitan area with a population of over 13,000 people. The cost of living in St. Helens is slightly below the national average. Rent prices are quite affordable, with an average one-bedroom apartment costing around $935 per month. Groceries are also relatively inexpensive, and local restaurants offer various options for dining out as well. Overall, St. Helens provides its residents with an economical option for living without sacrificing quality of life or access to amenities and entertainment opportunities found in larger cities nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. HelensOregonUnited States
  114.4114.3100.0
  100.1100.4100
  93.494.6100.0
  125.2150.2100.0
  $411,400$468,400$338,100
  74.5%81.0%100.0%
  137.0107.1100.0
  102.1108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Poor community with a lo of riff-raff and shady  More

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Over 14 years ago

I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS NOW,COMING HERE FROM THE MID-WEST,AND I AM HERE TO STAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND EVEN INTO THE HEREAFTER. THE BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC  More

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Over 16 years ago

As a transplant from California, I was suprised at first with the moderate weather as I had been told how wet and dreary the Portland area was in comparison. Yes it  More

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