Cities Similar to St. Helens, OR
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to St. Helens, OR
1. Troutdale, OR
15,717 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$473K
Rent estimate
$1,580/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Cornelius, OR
14,981 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$478K
Rent estimate
$1,580/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Centralia, WA
18,754 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$385K
Rent estimate
$1,430/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Independence, OR
10,247 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$420K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Yelm, WA
10,780 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$479K
Rent estimate
$1,620/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Sandy, OR
12,946 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$508K
Rent estimate
$1,630/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Central Point, OR
19,171 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$412K
Rent estimate
$1,290/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Molalla, OR
10,103 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$485K
Rent estimate
$1,580/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Milwaukie, OR
21,594 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$481K
Rent estimate
$1,630/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Gladstone, OR
11,865 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$505K
Rent estimate
$1,730/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to St. Helens
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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