Redmond, OR vs St. Helens, OR

St. Helens is moderately more affordable than Redmond, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Redmond scores 117 compared to 105 for St. Helens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redmond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Redmond is $1,479/month compared to $1,269/month in St. Helens — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Helens is more affordable at $350,900 median vs $435,000.

Median household income in Redmond is $79,789 compared to $82,123 in St. Helens (-2.8%). St. Helens offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Redmond spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in St. Helens.

Climate-wise, St. Helens is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 48.9°F in Redmond. St. Helens receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 8.5" in Redmond.