St. Helens, OR vs Tillamook, OR

Tillamook is moderately more affordable than St. Helens, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. St. Helens scores 105 compared to 92 for Tillamook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Helens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Helens is $1,269/month compared to $1,098/month in Tillamook — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tillamook is more affordable at $272,300 median vs $350,900.

Median household income in St. Helens is $82,123 compared to $57,604 in Tillamook (+42.6%). While St. Helens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Helens spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Tillamook.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 52.9°F). St. Helens receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 37.6" in Tillamook.