Mount Hood Villages, OR vs St. Helens, OR

St. Helens is moderately more affordable than Mount Hood Villages, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Mount Hood Villages scores 118 compared to 105 for St. Helens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Hood Villages can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Hood Villages is $1,425/month compared to $1,269/month in St. Helens — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Helens is more affordable at $350,900 median vs $455,600.

Median household income in Mount Hood Villages is $89,717 compared to $82,123 in St. Helens (+9.2%). The higher salaries in Mount Hood Villages partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Hood Villages spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in St. Helens.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.7°F vs 53°F). St. Helens receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 40.7" in Mount Hood Villages.