Cost of Living in St. Helens, OR
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
130.7
100 = national avg
+30.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$57,503
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$135,917
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing152.2
Food112.8
Transportation125.5
Healthcare110.2
Utilities118.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,677
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,922
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Helens is 130.7, which is 30.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 152.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $57,503 per year to cover basic expenses.