Eugene, OR vs Gresham, OR

Eugene is moderately more affordable than Gresham, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Eugene scores 113 compared to 119 for Gresham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gresham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eugene is $1,347/month compared to $1,508/month in Gresham — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eugene is more affordable at $435,400 median vs $440,000.

Median household income in Eugene is $63,836 compared to $73,608 in Gresham (-13.3%). While Gresham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eugene spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 24.6% in Gresham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 54.7°F). Eugene receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 40.7" in Gresham.