What is the cost of living in Gresham, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Gresham has an overall cost of living index of 126, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Gresham has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Gresham ranks as #66 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Gresham ranks as the #34 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Gresham Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Gresham. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Gresham is 103.
The Groceries index in Gresham is 109.
The Health index in Gresham is 165.
The Housing index in Gresham is 110.
The Transportation index in Gresham is 110.
The Utilities index in Gresham is 107.
| Living Expense | Gresham | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 165 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 105 | 100 |
Gresham Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Gresham, OR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Oregon, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Gresham is $471,181.
The Median Rent in Gresham is $1,586.
The Median Income in Gresham is $77,795.
The Home Value To Income in Gresham is 6.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Gresham is 0.24x.
Gresham, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Gresham Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Gresham Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Gresham Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Gresham Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Gresham
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Gresham. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Vancouver, WA has a cost of living index of 128, 1.0x Gresham.
Lake Oswego, OR has a cost of living index of 166, 1.3x Gresham.
Camas, WA has a cost of living index of 140, 1.1x Gresham.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Gresham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, WA | 195,300 | 128 | 1.0x |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 40,381 | 166 | 1.3x |
| Camas, WA | 27,007 | 140 | 1.1x |
| Happy Valley, OR | 26,738 | 153 | 1.2x |
| Hazel Dell, WA | 23,237 | 123 | 1.0x |
| Battle Ground, WA | 21,886 | 126 | 1.0x |
| Five Corners, WA | 21,194 | 127 | 1.0x |
| Washougal, WA | 17,490 | 127 | 1.0x |
| Troutdale, OR | 15,923 | 128 | 1.0x |
| Oregon, WI | 11,547 | 111 | 0.9x |
