Aloha, OR vs Gresham, OR

Gresham is moderately more affordable than Aloha, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Aloha scores 131 compared to 119 for Gresham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aloha can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aloha is $1,839/month compared to $1,508/month in Gresham — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gresham is more affordable at $440,000 median vs $465,500.

Median household income in Aloha is $96,754 compared to $73,608 in Gresham (+31.4%). While Aloha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aloha spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Gresham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 54.7°F). Gresham receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 35.9" in Aloha.