Creswell, OR vs St. Helens, OR

St. Helens is moderately more affordable than Creswell, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Creswell scores 112 compared to 105 for St. Helens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Creswell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Creswell is $1,530/month compared to $1,269/month in St. Helens — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Helens is more affordable at $350,900 median vs $355,100.

Median household income in Creswell is $95,865 compared to $82,123 in St. Helens (+16.7%). While Creswell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Creswell spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in St. Helens.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 53°F). St. Helens receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 40.8" in Creswell.