St. Helens, OR vs Winston, OR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Winston is 20.9% cheaper than St. Helens. With a cost index of 87 vs 105, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Winston to St. Helens should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Helens is $1,269/month compared to $1,050/month in Winston — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winston is more affordable at $219,200 median vs $350,900.

Median household income in St. Helens is $82,123 compared to $53,125 in Winston (+54.6%). 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 23.7% in Winston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 55.9°F). St. Helens receives more rainfall at 42.3" per year compared to 32.1" in Winston.