Beaverton, OR vs Gresham, OR

Gresham is moderately more affordable than Beaverton, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Beaverton scores 134 compared to 119 for Gresham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaverton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaverton is $1,727/month compared to $1,508/month in Gresham — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gresham is more affordable at $440,000 median vs $543,100.

Median household income in Beaverton is $94,279 compared to $73,608 in Gresham (+28.1%). While Beaverton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaverton spend roughly 22% 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 Beaverton.